Atletico Madrid want to sign Monaco midfielder Fabinho this summer, claims AS.
The Spanish giants are long-term admirers of Fabinho and finally hope to prise him to Madrid.
Fabinho was left bitterly disappointed at not being allowed to leave Monaco last summer, but that is not expected to be the case this time around.
Manchester United have reportedly made contact with Fabinho’s representatives about a potential switch this summer, but Atletico are favourites for his signature.
Diego Simeone’s side have already bolstered their midfield options by re-signing Rodri from Villarreal and Fabinho’s arrival would further improve their chances of continued success next season.
Fabinho’s wife, Rebeca Tavares, only joined Monaco’s women’s team at the start of the year but is expected to sign for Atletico Feminino if Simeone’s side sign her husband.
The 24-year-old made a slow start to the season but rediscovered his best form by the end, finishing with seven league goals and three assists.
Not only was Fabinho the highest WhoScored rated player (5+ apps) for Monaco in Ligue 1 this season (7.51), he won the WhoScored Man of the Match award at least two more times than any other team-mate (6).
