Nottingham Forest has an option to buy the Brazilian, but signs suggest they will not exercise it.
He left to seek more playing time ahead of the World Cup, yet the move did not pan out as hoped. Renan Lodi departed from Atlético de Madrid to join the Premier League on loan, specifically to Nottingham Forest. That loan deal included a purchase option set at 30 million euros, valid through June. Recent reports in the English press indicate that Forest will not trigger that option, meaning Lodi would return to Atlético Madrid by June 30, 2026, where he remains under contract for three additional seasons. (Goal)
Atlético de Madrid has been clear that, unless the club or coach makes an unexpected call, the Brazilian left-back will be among the players considered for a sale this coming summer. There is a plan for Lodi to come back under Diego Simeone’s orders, participate in the pre-season, and then explore a potential transfer. Lodi has built a solid reputation in the Premier League, the Bundesliga, and Serie A, drawing interest from several clubs. Atlético, after previously paying 21 million for his transfer from Athletico Paranaense, aims to sell him for around 18 million, a price that would help recover the investment and potentially fund strengthening in other areas. (Goal)
If Renan Lodi is moved this summer as currently anticipated, Atlético would need to reinforce the left-back position. Reinildo remains out due to a serious cruciate ligament injury and is not expected back until autumn. Sergio Reguilón is also due to end his loan on June 30 and would return to Tottenham Hotspur after limited appearances for Atlético this season. In addition, Yannick Carrasco, who has been deployed as a winger in a five-man defense this season, has a purchase option with FC Barcelona set at 20 million euros. Barcelona’s ability to pay that amount is uncertain given their financial constraints and the club’s fair-play considerations, making a sale plausible but not guaranteed. (Goal)
All of this points to Atlético de Madrid needing to boost the left flank over the summer. The objective would be to facilitate a Renan Lodi exit, move on from Reguilón in June, and potentially negotiate a deal that could involve Carrasco, even as Reinildo continues his recovery.