After Juventus passed up the chance to make a loan deal permanent, the latest Renato Veiga transfer news suggests he may end up staying in Italy. Alongside strong interest from Bayern Munich, Inter Milan are known to be in the market for a new centre-back.
Is Renato Veiga Staying at Chelsea?
The curious case of Renato Veiga’s future rumbles on, and with very little clues as to where he may end up next season.
A successful loan at Juventus last term, where he impressed club officials despite making just 13 league appearances, appeared to be the perfect audition for a permanent deal.
However, with priorities lying elsewhere — namely in Juventus’ pursuit of Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo — they passed up the opportunity to keep him in Turin, after deeming the asking price too high.
The Portuguese international returned to parent club Chelsea this summer, with many fans hopeful that he would fit into Enzo Maresca’s plans for the coming season after maturing in Serie A.
However, the 21-year-old was surprisingly left out of Chelsea’s Club World Cup squad, potentially signalling either another loan move, or a permanent deal away from the Blues.
Bayern Munich Declare Their Interest in Veiga
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has this week revealed Bayern Munich have thrown their hat in the ring for Renato Veiga, who is part of a four-man shortlist.
Bayern’s pursuit of a new central defender hinges on their ability to move Juventus target Kim Min-Jae, who is widely expected to depart this summer.
Jonathan Tah has already arrived in Munich to bolster the defense, but Vincent Kompany has requested an overhaul in the centre, as Min-Jae is expected to be shifted alongside Eric Dier’s confirmed departure to Monaco.
Renato Veiga Transfer News Sees Inter Milan Rumors Surface
FootItalia understands that Inter Milan could offer Veiga the chance to stay in Serie A next season, as they keep their options open for a new central defender.
Inter have targeted Parma’s Giovanni Leoni, who impressed under new coach Cristian Chivu at Parma last season. However, Leoni has attracted plenty of suitors from around Italy and beyond, which has driven his price beyond the $20 million they had earmarked.
As a result, sources close to the matter have revealed Inter are exploring other market opportunities that suit their budget — which is limited once again this summer — amid financial uncertainty.
Veiga ticks multiple boxes for Inter; readily available, sensibly priced, proven Serie A experience and future-proof. He is the ideal candidate to replace Francesco Acerbi, with Inter prepared to pay out the veteran’s clause in order to offload him
Veiga is heavily favored to leave Chelsea according to anonymous betting sites, and Bayern are thought to be best positioned for his signature.
