Atlético‑MG are being linked with a move for Athletic centre‑forward Ronaldo Tavares as the Série A side assess low-cost attacking options ahead of the next transfer window.
The 28-year-old, who holds dual nationality with Portugal and São Tomé and Príncipe, is currently contracted to Athletic in Brazil’s Série B, but his future remains unclear with no public information on when his deal is due to expire. That uncertainty has fuelled talk that the striker could become available as a free agent, with the reported probability of any move still listed as “?” on transfer databases.
Tavares, born in Seixal on 22 July 1997 and standing at 1.94m, is viewed as a traditional centre‑forward profile, operating through the middle and favouring his right foot. He wears the No 9 shirt for Athletic and is listed with a market value of €100k, a fee that would represent a relatively low‑risk investment for Atlético‑MG if a transfer were required rather than a free‑agent switch.
The forward has been featuring in Brazil’s second tier for Athletic, who compete in Série B, and has recently been involved in league action as he continues to lead the line for the Minas Gerais club. In his latest outing, Athletic faced Série B opposition in April 2026, with Tavares again used in his usual central striking role as the side looked to build on their early‑season form.
Tavares is also associated with “Athletic Club” at national-team listing level, though there are no details of senior international caps. Off the pitch he maintains a presence on social media, including Instagram, as speculation about his next step gathers pace.
Should a deal materialise, a move from Série B’s Athletic to Brazilian giants Atlético‑MG in Série A would offer Tavares a significant platform to reshape his career trajectory, enhance his reputation in Brazil’s top flight and test his potential at a higher competitive level.
