Voetbalnieuws.be reports that Atletico Madrid is regularly mentioned as a club interested in Nathan De Cat. His profile is described as physically strong, intense, and tactically strong, and it fits well with the club's style of play.

Atlético Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, AC Milan, and Brighton & Hove Albion are among the teams following Nathan De Cat, a 17-year-old Belgian midfielder from Anderlecht. According to several sources, FC Bayern de Múnich would be willing to invest approximately 38 million euros for the midfielder, whose contract with Anderlecht is valid until 2027. In the Jupiler Pro League this season, De Cat has made 29 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 4 assists. His current market value on Transfermarkt is €25.00m. Recent reports from March 2026 indicated Anderlecht's asking price was between €30 million and €35 million. A bid from Brighton, reported to be over €20 million, was rejected in February 2026.