Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly interested in signing 22-year-old Spanish international Pablo Barrios from Atletico Madrid this year.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are keen on signing Pablo Barrios. The two European heavyweights are eager to bolster their first-team squad by signing a versatile midfielder this year. So, the 22-year-old Atletico Madrid prospect has emerged as a target for them.
Meanwhile, the Colchoneros are aware of the growing interest in the Spaniard, and they have set a price tag of €100 million on him. The decision-makers at Atletico Madrid believe “this amount reflects not only the player’s sporting value but also his strategic importance” within the project at Estadio Metropolitano.
How has Pablo Barrios fared at Atletico Madrid?
Pablo Barrios has established himself as one of the best young prospects in La Liga since breaking into the first-team squad at Atletico Madrid. Born in Madrid, the youngster spent his formative years in his home city, rising through the ranks at Real Madrid before graduating from the youth division at Atletico Madrid. The 22-year-old has not looked back since making his senior bow at Atletico Madrid at the onset of the 2022/23 season.
The Spanish midfielder has made nearly 150 appearances for Atletico Madrid thus far while chipping in with seven goals and nine assists. Meanwhile, Barrios’s exploits have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are among the prospective suitors vying for his signature.
A man in demand
Pablo Barrios has been on Manchester City’s wishlist for a long time. The continued interest makes sense, even though Pep Guardiola has a stacked midfield unit. However, Rodri’s long-term future is uncertain, while Bernardo Silva has entered the final six months of his contract. So, Barrios is a viable target for Manchester City.
As for PSG, the Ligue 1 champions are scouring the market for a versatile midfielder amid the growing interest in Vitinha. Even if Vitinha remains at Parc des Princes, Les Parisiens can do with a new midfielder, and Barrios is an option worth considering.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid will demand at least €100 million to part ways with the 22-year-old Spaniard. The decision-makers at the Spanish club believe “this amount reflects not only the player’s sporting value but also his strategic importance” within the project at Estadio Metropolitano.
