{"id":836372,"date":"2025-03-24T12:12:48","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T17:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/24\/report-super-eagles-prospect-once-eyed-by-chelle-shuts-down-atletico-madrid-links\/"},"modified":"2025-03-24T12:12:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T17:12:48","slug":"report-super-eagles-prospect-once-eyed-by-chelle-shuts-down-atletico-madrid-links","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/24\/report-super-eagles-prospect-once-eyed-by-chelle-shuts-down-atletico-madrid-links\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: Super Eagles prospect once eyed by Chelle shuts down Atl\u00e9tico Madrid links"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Christantus Uche\u2019s camp has played down reports linking him with a move to join La Liga giants, Atletico Madrid, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Getafe FC player once caught the eye of former Mali head coach Eric Chelle during his Super Eagles scouting mission, adding him to his 39-man provisional squad list.<\/p>\n

Last week, several media outlets suggested that Uche was close to leaving Getafe, with claims that Atl\u00e9tico Madrid had initiated talks over a potential summer transfer.<\/p>\n

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Christantus Uche for Getafe (Photo credit: Imago)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The 21-year-old has impressed in Spain\u2019s top flight this season with three goals and three assists in 27 La Liga matches, reportedly attracting interest from multiple clubs like Atletico Madrid and Chelsea.<\/p>\n

However, per Africa Foot<\/a>, sources close to Uche\u2019s camp have rubbished the reports. A representative close to his agency, Pintex Sports, who manages the player, clarified that there has been no communication with Atl\u00e9tico Madrid.<\/p>\n

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\u201cRumors will always appear when a player is as talented as Chris [Uche], but we are aware of all the implications. It\u2019s an honor that he is linked to Atl\u00e9tico Madrid and other big clubs, but we are not in talks with anyone.\u201d the source stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Christantus Uche for Getafe (Photo credit: imago)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Uche has a contract with Getafe until 2028, with an option for a one-year extension. Despite being open to a future move, his representatives reiterated that he remains committed to Getafe for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n

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The source added: \u201cWe don\u2019t know what the future holds; the goal is to finish the season on a high note, and we\u2019ll see. He has a long-term contract with Getafe and he\u2019s thriving there.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Uche was previously on the radar for a potential Super Eagles call-up under the guidance of Eric Chelle, but he has yet to make his debut for Nigeria\u2019s senior national team.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\tAyomide Oguntimehin\t\t\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\t\tAyomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories.<\/p>\n

Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work.\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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