Atletico Madrid move to secure Gabriel Obama’s future

Atletico Madrid are keen to secure the long-term future of highly-rated teenage striker Gabriel Obama following his impressive performances in European youth football.

The 18-year-old forward, who has Spain and Equatorial Guinean roots has caught the attention of the Spanish club with his outstanding displays in the UEFA Youth League, earning promotion to Atletico Madrid B, which is managed by former striker Fernando Torres.

According to reports, Atletico have already included Obama in Torres’ reserve team and are keen to negotiate a new contract with the youngster amid growing interest from several European clubs.

However, an agreement over an extension has yet to be reached, leaving the Madrid outfit eager to make progress in their efforts to retain one of the most promising talents emerging from their academy.

Obama’s impressive numbers in the UEFA Youth League have played a significant role in attracting attention to his performances this season.

The teenage forward has registered four goals and one assist in just three appearances in the competition.

He has particularly impressed with his ability to deliver in important fixtures, scoring braces against Stuttgart and Bayern Munich to help Atletico secure convincing 4-2 and 4-1 victories respectively.

Born in Barcelona in January 2008, Obama joined Atletico Madrid’s youth academy in 2022 before signing his first professional contract with the club in 2024.

The young attacker has developed a reputation for his physical strength, intelligent movement inside the penalty area and ability to create goalscoring opportunities, qualities that have made him an exciting prospect within the club’s youth setup.

His inclusion in Atletico B represents another important step in his development, offering him an opportunity to gain experience at a higher level under the guidance of Torres.

Torres, who has been in charge of Atletico B since 2024, remains under contract with the club until June 2027.

While the promotion does not represent a call-up to Diego Simeone’s first team, it underlines the club’s confidence in the teenager’s potential and their desire to accelerate his development.

With interest from other European sides reportedly increasing, Atletico Madrid are now focused on reaching an agreement over a new deal to protect their investment and prevent one of their brightest academy prospects from attracting a move elsewhere.