Atlético Madrid are poised to approve Chelsea’s £35 million proposal for forward Samu Omorodion. The 19-year-old’s representatives are currently negotiating contract terms with the London club.
Conditional Approval
Atlético Madrid’s agreement to the deal hinges on securing Julián Álvarez from Manchester City. The Spanish club has already submitted a bid for the Argentine forward, as reported earlier today.
Background
Recent developments have seen Chelsea express strong interest in Omorodion, with discussions intensifying over the past few days. The young forward has been on Chelsea’s radar, and the club is keen to finalise the transfer.
Related Developments
- 2024-08-05: Atlético Madrid submitted a bid for Manchester City’s Julián Álvarez.
- 2024-08-04: Pep Guardiola confirmed Julián Álvarez’s return to Manchester City.
- 2024-07-31: Julián Álvarez addressed speculation regarding his future at Manchester City.
- 2024-07-29: Guardiola awaited Álvarez’s decision on his future.
Next Steps
Atlético Madrid will only finalise Omorodion’s transfer to Chelsea once the deal for Julián Álvarez is completed. The negotiations between City, Álvarez, and Atlético are ongoing.