Varela, considered one of the most promising talents of his generation in Portugal, is reportedly attracting attention from clubs such as Atletico Madrid. The young winger, who has been embroiled in controversy with Porto, is currently training with a Croatian lower league team due to a complex transfer scenario. It is reported that Porto might lose Varela without receiving any compensation because they do not have a valid contract with him, which has piqued the interest of major clubs like Atletico Madrid, Manchester City, and Barcelona. Varela's situation is further complicated by claims of mistreatment at Porto and an attempted transfer to a Croatian club that FIFA blocked, suspecting it was being used as a conduit for undisclosed payments. Despite these obstacles, Varela continues to be a highly coveted talent, with Atletico Madrid being one of the leading clubs keenly observing his development.