Newspaper highlights Barcelona's interest in Atlético's jewel: "New Neymar"

Barcelona can make an important move into one of the greatest jewels of Atlético-MG's youth categories. According to Diário AS, one of the most important in Spain, the Catalan club could pay around 20 million Euros (R$ 117.3 million at current prices), plus bonuses, to sign striker Gabriel Veneno.

In the information published this Tuesday (26), the Spanish outlet states that, despite the financial problems and considering the amount high, the team sees the 16-year-old player as one of the options to play in the role currently held by Lamine Yamal. He is even seen as "the new Neymar".

Due to his age, Veneno could not move to Europe this season; This would only happen after turning 18, in July of next year. Barcelona would be careful not to lose him and, from now on, make an agreement with Atlético-MG. There, the player is seen as one of the most promising names in the Brazilian market.

Galo denies offers
In contact with a Galo source, Itatiaia found that, until now, no offer has been made by Barcelona to count on Veneno. It is worth remembering that the athlete currently plays for the U17 team and was not used in the main team.

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Source: CNN