Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will reportedly lock horns in the market for 21-year-old Argentine defensive prospect Valentin Gomez.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Valentin Gomez has piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe with his exploits for Velez Sarsfield. Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid have closely monitored the progress of the Argentine defensive prospect at Velez Sarsfield, with a move in the future on the cards.
Who is Valentin Gomez?
Velez Sarsfield continues to produce highly-rated prospects that attract high-profile clubs across Europe. Reports in the last 12 months have linked Thiago Hernandez and Alvaro Montoro with European bigwigs, while Gianluca Prestianni has moved to the continent by joining SL Benfica. Valentin Gomez, a native of San Miguel, is the latest from Velez to alert top outfits.
The 21-year-old broke into the first-team squad at Velez Sarsfield in 2022 and has already turned out nearly 100 times thus far for the Argentine outfit while chipping in with three goals and one assist. Meanwhile, Gomez’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe.
The latest update has revealed that La Liga heavyweights and Madrid rivals Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid are keen on signing the Argentine defensive prospect. The two Spanish giants have closely monitored the youngster’s exploits for Velez Sarsfield and will likely lock horns for his services in the future.
La Liga move on the horizon?
Atletico Madrid’s interest in Valentin Gomez is understandable. Axel Witsel and Cesar Azpilicueta are well into their thirties and approaching the end of their respective careers. In addition, it is unclear if Clement Lenglet will complete a permanent move to Atletico Madrid next year after his loan spell ends.
As for Real Madrid, they are scouring the market for a left-footed centre-back to become Eder Militao’s long-term central defensive partner. With Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba on the wrong side of 30, Los Blancos must sign a young centre-back. So, Gomez has emerged as a viable target for Real Madrid.
With Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid keeping tabs on Valentin Gomez’s progress at Velez Sarsfield, it will not be surprising to see them launch the offensive to sign him in the coming months. It will be interesting to see if either La Liga club can land the 21-year-old Argentine defensive prospect.
