Mundo Deportivo reported that Obed Vargas is committed to staying at Atlético de Madrid for the 26–27 season. The 21-year-old will remain at the club despite having had interest from several clubs in Spain and from abroad. Feyenoord was one of the teams monitoring the footballer.

According to Récord, Feyenoord had inquired about Obed Vargas but were less insistent than Sevilla.

According to ESPN, Feyenoord has contacted Atlético Madrid regarding a possible loan deal for Obed Vargas. There is significant competition for the midfielder's signature. At Atlético Madrid, Vargas has limited prospects for playing time, and involved parties consider a loan period to be an ideal outcome.

Feyenoord has shown interest in 21-year-old Atlético Madrid midfielder Obed Vargas, according to journalist César Luis Merlo. The Madrid-based club is looking to loan out the player this summer so he can gain regular playing time and further his development. Feyenoord is one of the foreign clubs interested, but it faces significant competition from within Spain. Getafe, Valencia, Deportivo Alavés, and Sevilla have all reportedly made concrete offers. Vargas, a Mexican international with nine caps, joined Atlético in February 2026 and has a contract that runs until 2030. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €10.00m.