Chelsea unwilling to sell Pedro Neto amid Atletico Madrid links
Chelsea will not entertain offers for 25-year-old Portuguese international in the summer transfer window amid his links with La Liga giants Atletico Madrid.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Pedro Neto is the subject of interest from Atletico Madrid. The Spanish giants are keen on bolstering their offensive unit by signing a versatile attacker in the summer transfer window. So, the 25-year-old Chelsea winger has emerged as a target for Los Rojiblancos.
Recent reports have claimed that Atletico Madrid will attempt to secure the player’s services in a deal worth €80 million. However, Chelsea’s stance on selling Neto in the summer transfer window has emerged, with the West London club unwilling to cash in on him in the coming months. Additionally, the Viana do Castelo native is happy at Stamford Bridge.
How has Pedro Neto fared at Chelsea?
Pedro Neto has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Chelsea from Wolverhampton Wanderers in a deal worth €60 million in August 2024. The 25-year-old attacker’s creative output in the final third has helped him become an asset for the West London club. However, the player has struggled with a few fitness issues while being prone to bouts of inconsistency.
Meanwhile, Neto has been the most productive wide attacker for Chelsea this season, scoring seven goals and providing four assists in 37 appearances across all competitions. Meanwhile, the Portuguese international’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Atletico will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.
La Liga adventure beckons?
Atletico Madrid’s interest in Pedro Neto makes sense. The Spanish giants are scouring the market for a versatile attacker heading into the summer transfer window, as Diego Simeone wants more firepower in the final third.
Several candidates, including Gabriel Jesus, have thus emerged on Atletico Madrid’s radar, with Neto also a viable target. Recent reports have claimed that Los Rojiblancos will attempt to sign the former Wolverhampton Wanderers attacking in a deal worth €80 million in the summer transfer window. However, a summer will not materialise due to Chelsea’s reluctance to part ways with him.