Atletico Madrid Makes Bid for Fernandez-Pardo

Atletico Madrid is making a strong push in the race to sign Belgian striker Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille, having submitted an official bid to the French club worth €35 million, including incentives, according to L'Équipe.

The offer marks the first official move from the Spanish club to secure the services of the 21-year-old player, who has caught attention recently due to his ability to play in multiple attacking positions.

Despite the value of the offer, Lille officials have not yet granted their approval for the deal, as the club has chosen to wait and evaluate the situation before making a decision regarding the player's future.

Fernandez-Bardo had a good season with Lille, scoring 8 goals in Ligue 1 during the 2025-2026 season, which has increased interest from several clubs in his services.