Atlético Madrid Accelerates Move to Sign Brazilian Winger Eguinaldo from Shakhtar Donetsk

The website Fichajes revealed that Atlético Madrid remains highly active in the transfer market and has now set its sights on Brazilian winger Eguinaldo, the 21-year-old star of Shakhtar Donetsk, as part of its ongoing plan to strengthen the attack with promising young talents.

According to the report, Atlético’s sporting management believes that securing the player would add explosiveness, speed, and new attacking options to the squad. Head coach Diego Simeone is pushing for an offensive rebuild ahead of next season, and Eguinaldo fits perfectly into the club’s search for dynamic players.
Sources suggest the deal could be completed for around €15 million, an amount the club considers reasonable given the player’s rapid development and rising market value.

The same source added that Atlético Madrid is seriously evaluating the idea of reinforcing its wings with Eguinaldo, especially after his impressive form in the Ukrainian league, where he scored 5 goals and delivered 2 assists in 12 matches. Simeone particularly appreciates the youngster’s versatility, ability to play with both feet, and his strong tactical discipline—qualities that provide crucial flexibility in the attacking system.

The report also noted that Eguinaldo, who is an international with Brazil’s U-20 team, is under contract with Shakhtar Donetsk until 2028. He has attracted interest from several Serie A clubs, including Roma, Torino, and Fiorentina, but Atlético Madrid appears to be the most serious contender, especially given the stylistic compatibility between the player’s fast, direct approach and the team’s identity.

Available information indicates that Atlético sees the signing as a strategic investment for both the present and the future, aligning with its policy of combining experienced players with top emerging talents. Should Atlético present an official offer, the Brazilian winger is expected to welcome the opportunity to move to La Liga and take a major step in his career.

Atlético Madrid is now working to finalize the deal as soon as possible, aiming to boost its attacking depth with a player capable of contributing both technically and physically and to ensure the team enters the new season fully prepared to compete at the highest level in domestic and European competitions.