Atletico Madrid rival Premier League club for Barcelona starlet, have contacted player’s camp

According to SPORT, Atletico Madrid are interested in Barcelona winger Ez Abde, who is currently on loan at CA Osasuna. However, they will have to battle it out with Premier League side Wolves, who are ‘crazy’ about the 21-year-old starlet.

Abde signed for Barcelona in 2021 and made his first-team breakthrough that year soon after Xavi Hernandez took over the reins of the team. He made a solid impression in the handful of chances he received and left for Osasuna on loan last summer to further his development.

The spell in Pamplona has been a good one for the Moroccan international. He has scored five goals and set up two more in 26 games across all competitions, helping them to eighth place in La Liga and a spot in the finals of the Copa del Rey.

It has elevated interest in the 21-year-old Abde, with clubs in the Premier League, Wolves in particular, taking note of his abilities.

However, Atletico Madrid are also interested in Abde and are understood to have already contacted his entourage to check his position on a possible transfer in the summer.

The Rojiblancos are likely to lose Yannick Carrasco this summer, with Barcelona keen on the Belgian international. It would open up a spot on the left flank at the Civitas Metropolitano and Diego Simeone is said to be an admirer of Abde.

While Barcelona are happy with his progression at Osasuna, his future at the club is not guaranteed as they need to make player sales to balance their books. So, they could be open to a sale if a good offer arrives.

However, Abde is understood to be keen on staying at Barcelona next season and is not willing to change his mind on that stance. So, Atletico Madrid will have work to do to convince the youngster to leave Barça permanently next summer.