Momentum is building for Enzo Barrenechea's transfer to Atlético Madrid, as reports suggest a 68% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Missing star player in position on team
Few better competitors for position (Conor Gallagher, Koke )
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Some direct competitors for position (Arthur Vermeeren (Defensive Midfielder, BEL))
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Potential star player in position on team (Arthur Vermeeren (Defensive Midfielder, BEL))
Some potentially better competitors for position (Pablo Barrios, Arthur Vermeeren (Defensive Midfielder, BEL))
Benfica beats Atlético Madrid to sign Enzo Barrenechea. A. Villa accepts their €3M offer for the defensive midfielder, ending the rumour of Enzo Barrenechea moving to Atlético Madrid.
Aston Villa midfielder Enzo Barrenechea has attracted interest from La Liga clubs ahead of the summer transfer window
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
74.1
75.0
|
Amadou Haidara |
 Lens
|
€6.3M |
|
74.0
80.6
|
Máximo Perrone |
 Como
|
€19.7M |
|
73.9
75.1
|
Mateo Kovacic |
 Man City
|
€14.1M |
|
73.6
73.6
|
Mathias Jensen |
 Brentford
|
€12.3M |
|
73.4
73.4
|
Jorginho |
 Flamengo
|
€4.4M |
|
72.9
72.9
|
Dani Ceballos |
 Real Madrid
|
€6.4M |
|
72.7
79.0
|
Angelo Stiller |
 Stuttgart
|
€46.6M |
|
72.3
72.3
|
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg |
 Marseille
|
€20.3M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Goretzka | 27-12-2025 | Report | |
| Marcos Senesi | 24-12-2025 | Report | |
| Marcus Rashford | 19-12-2025 | Report | |
| Pau Torres | 19-12-2025 | Report | |
| Marc Guéhi | 01-12-2025 | Report | |
| Javi Guerra | 10-11-2025 | Report | |
| Ferland Mendy | 10-11-2025 | Report | |
| Iliman Ndiaye | 10-11-2025 | Report |
Benfica
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
Enzo Barrenechea (ARG) is a a deep lying playmaker and currently plays for Benfica. Enzo Barrenechea is 24 years old (2001/05/22) and he is 186cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 45.
Enzo Barrenechea's current transfer value is between €14.7M and €18M. His last transfer was from Benfica to A. Villa in 2026.
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A. Villa 
Atlético Madrid 
