According to Mundo Deportivo, Porto midfielder Veiga, in an interview with AS, spoke about Atletico Madrid's interest in him this January, stating that he would be very excited when big clubs came calling, and at the same time, he did not completely close the door on returning to Spain in the future to join a title-contending team.
Atletico Madrid has always kept an eye on young players who could become football stars in the short to medium term. Among the players Atletico has long tracked is Veiga, who has been on Atletico's radar since leaving his hometown team's youth academy.
The article points out that Veiga has performed outstandingly for Porto this season, with the team expected to win the Primeira Liga title without incident. The Galician player was on Atletico's transfer list while playing for Celta, but an offer of up to 30 million euros from Saudi Arabia prompted him to leave. Last summer, he returned to Europe to join Porto, signing with the "Dragons" until 2030. This season, he has played 47 games for the team, contributing 6 goals and 13 assists, making him a key player.
The 23-year-old midfielder discussed Atletico's interest in him this January in an interview with AS, admitting that being noticed by a club the size of Atletico always brings satisfaction.
Veiga said: "Yes, indeed, when a big club like Atletico calls you, it always gets you very excited. It's your country, a strong team fighting for titles, and ultimately... but it didn't work out this time. I'm also very happy here, and no one can say what the future holds."
The report states that the midfielder does not rule out the possibility of returning to Spain in the future to play for a top club capable of contending for titles, despite being currently content at his club. The most notable part of his response is that he has not closed the door on the future if Atletico continues to show interest in him.
The reality is that Atletico Madrid is still monitoring Veiga's movements and sees him as one of the high-quality options to strengthen their midfield. However, his growth as a player has also attracted the attention of other clubs.