Atlético CEO gives update on move for Fred

The negotiations involving Atlético-MG and midfielder Fred have entered a new chapter, but there is still no imminent outcome for the Atlético fans.

The CEO of the Minas Gerais club, Pedro Daniel, spoke openly about the talks, making it clear that completing the deal is seen as very difficult at the moment.

The main obstacle is Fred’s contract with the Turkish club, which runs until June 2027.

Since Galo’s board has already decided it will not make major investments in the transfer window that opens on July 20, the deal would only be viable if the player terminates his contract with Fenerbahce.

The player returned to the Turkish club at the end of June, but Atlético continues to monitor the situation closely. Pedro Daniel explained the scenario:

“It’s public that we’ve had some talks with him, but it depends much more on a decision by the club [Fenerbahce] than by us. We saw that the number of foreign players allowed in the Turkish market has changed, so there may be some movement there, but we have to wait.”

Alternatives for the future

Despite the financial and contractual difficulties right now, the mutual interest keeps the negotiations alive in the long term. Fred has never hidden his desire to return to Brazilian football to play for Atlético, the club he supports.

If the termination does not happen in this transfer window, the midfielder will be able to sign a pre-contract starting at the end of the year. Last season, Fred was an important player for Fenerbahce: he played 45 matches, scored four goals, and provided five assists in the campaign that earned the team the national runners-up spot.

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