Four goals and interest from European giants! Atlético urgently promote their 18-year-old sensation
Atlético Madrid have discovered another potential superstar! Eighteen-year-old striker Gabriel Obama has impressed so much in European youth football that he has earned a place in Fernando Torres' reserve team. The club now faces an important challenge: securing his future before other European sides make their move.
Details: On November 10, Fabrizio Romano reported that Obama had been included in Atlético B, managed by legendary former striker Fernando Torres. The Madrid club also want to negotiate a new contract with the youngster, who has attracted attention from other European teams. No agreement on an extension has yet been confirmed.
Obama's numbers explain the excitement. According to UEFA and Spanish newspaper AS, he has scored four goals and supplied one assist in just three Youth League appearances this season. The young forward recorded braces against Stuttgart and Bayern Munich, helping Atlético defeat the German clubs 4:2 and 4:1 respectively.
Born in Barcelona in January 2008, Obama joined Atlético's academy in 2022 and signed his first professional contract in 2024. He is known for his strength, movement inside the penalty area and ability to create chances. His performances have made him one of the most promising attackers in the club's youth system.
It's worth noting that Torres has coached Atlético B since 2024 and remains under contract until June 2027. Promotion to his squad represents an important step for Obama, but not a first-team debut. Atlético hope the new contract will protect their emerging talent from interest elsewhere.
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Miguel Solomons
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