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Spanish giants Atletico Madrid have reportedly submitted a €35 million offer for Lille forward Mathias Fernandez-Pardo, according to the authoritative French publication "L'Equipe."
Sources indicate that the French club's management has yet to respond to the bid and is awaiting further developments. Just days prior to the concrete offer, Lille president Olivier Letang commented on the player's future.
"The player is under contract until 2029, and his departure is not on the agenda. We are counting on him, and he knows this because we have made it very clear," Letang stated.
Despite this stance, French media speculate that the "Mastiffs'" president might attempt to negotiate a higher transfer fee for his striker. It is believed that clubs from the English Premier League also hold an interest in Fernandez-Pardo.
The 21-year-old Mathias Fernandez-Pardo is a Belgian international. He came through the academies of Anderlecht, Mechelen, and Gent, making 20 appearances and scoring 9 goals for Gent's first team before joining Lille in 2024. For the French side, the forward has played 51 matches and netted 12 goals.
Fernandez-Pardo was part of Belgium's squad at this summer's World Cup. He made his tournament debut as a substitute, replacing Jérémy Doku in the "Red Devils'" opening group stage match against Egypt, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
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