Atletico Madrid are looking to improve their defensive unit with the signing of Nottingham Forest defender Murillo.
The 21-year-old Brazilian has established himself as an important team player for the Premier League club and helped them survive the drop last season. His performances have attracted the attention of the outfit of the League, as per Transfers. It remains to be seen whether Atletico Madrid can secure a deal with Nottingham Forest in the coming weeks.
The 21-year-old would be a quality long-term investment for them, but is unlikely to be a cheap acquisition. He has a contract with the English club until 2028, and they could easily demand a premium for him.
It will be interesting to see if Atletico Madrid are willing to pay for him. They need to improve the defense if they want to compete for major trophies next season. They are expected to be without Mario Hermoso next season and the Brazilian defender could be his replacement.
Murillo will be tempted to join the Spanish club as well. It would be a big step in his career and he would compete at a high level with them. At the Spanish club, he could play alongside first-class players and accelerate his development.
Also, a world-class manager like Diego Simeone could help him improve further.
Murillo would be a long-term prospect for Atletico Madrid, but he has the quality to improve now. The 21-year-old has the physical and technical attributes to do well in La Liga.
