Renato Veiga is on the verge of joining Atletico Madrid, with talks progressing quickly between the Spanish club and Chelsea. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Portuguese defender is pushing for the deal to be finalized as soon as possible.
Romano previously reported that Veiga has already agreed personal terms with Atletico, and Diego Simeone is eager to complete the transfer in the coming days.
Veiga, 20, joined Chelsea from Swiss side FC Basel for €14 million last summer but struggled for regular game time during the first half of the season. He was then loaned to Juventus, where he impressed during the second half of the campaign and played a key role in helping the club secure Champions League qualification.
Despite his strong performances in Turin, Juventus were unable to secure a permanent move for the defender. Atletico Madrid have now stepped in, and the expected fee is around €40 million—nearly triple what Chelsea paid a year ago.
Veiga is determined to cement a place in Portugal’s national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. To do so, he wants to play regularly in his natural centre-back role, rather than as a left-back, which was where he was primarily used at Chelsea.
The move represents a significant profit for Chelsea and a promising opportunity for Veiga to establish himself at the top level in La Liga.