According to the latest report from French media L'Équipe, Atletico Madrid has made a second offer for Chelsea's 21-year-old Portuguese defender Vega, totaling €35 million (including bonuses), which is €10 million higher than the player's valuation of €25 million. Currently, Atletico and Chelsea are negotiating the transfer of Vega.
Atletico's latest offer for Vega demonstrates strong intent, as he is not part of coach Maresca's plans, leading Chelsea to seek a sale for the 21-year-old Portuguese defender this summer transfer window.
Vega came through the youth academy of Sporting Lisbon and has previously played for Augsburg and Basel. He joined Chelsea in the summer transfer window of 2024 for a fee of €14 million, having only spent half a season at Stamford Bridge, appearing in 18 matches with 2 goals and 1 assist. Last season, he was loaned to Juventus, where he played 15 matches without scoring but provided 1 assist.
The 21-year-old Vega stands at 1.90 meters tall, is left-footed, primarily plays as a center-back, but can also play as a left-back and defensive midfielder. His contract with Chelsea runs until 2031, and he is valued at €25 million on Transfermarkt.