Tag: Atletico Madrid
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I know joining Chelsea on-loan doesn’t make sense – Saul
Saul Niguez says quitting Atletico Madrid for Chelsea is about backing himself. He has aimed a thinly-veiled dig at the club’s hierarchy by questioning their preference for an initial loan move before going on to claim that he was denied a proper send-off. “A player of my name and going out on loan is a…
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I gave everything for Barca jersey – Griezmann
Atletico Madrid signing Antoine Griezmann has posted a farewell to Barcelona. Griezmann has returned to Atletico on-loan with the option to sign permanently. He posted to social media: “Dear supporters, “I say goodbye to you thanking you for your love. “I gave everything for this jersey, I got involved in this great club and I…
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Why I had to leave Atletico Madrid – Saul
New Chelsea signing Saul Niguez has explained his reasons for leaving Atletico Madrid yesterday. The Spaniard sealed a temporary switch to the Premier League side on deadline day just three minutes before the deadline but within moments of it being confirmed he was on Twitch with prominent Spanish streamer Ibai Llanos. Llanos, who has a…
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Griezmann makes shock return to Atletico Madrid
Antoine Griezmann has rejoined Atletico Madrid from FC Barcelona on loan, just two years after leaving the Wanda Metropolitano. Atletico Madrid sold France striker Griezmann to Barca for 120 million euros (140 million dollars) in 2019, yet he has never managed to recapture his best form at Camp Nou. Lionel Messi’s departure to Paris Saint-Germain…
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Chelsea sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez
Chelsea have completed the signing of Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez on loan for the remainder of the season. The European champions were successful with a late move for Saul on deadline day. They reportedly have an option to buy for 30 million pounds (41 million dollars), after paying an initial loan fee of five…
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I know why Spain fans booing me – Morata
Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata feels he knows why he’s being booed by Spain fans at Euro 2020. Morata, on-loan with Juventus, has stated that he is ready to speak about the booing at the end of the European Championship. The Spain striker answered his critics with a fine strike to give his side a…
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Ronaldo should go for imposter Felix – Roy Keane
Manchester United great Roy Keane slammed Atletico Madrid attacker Joao Felix after Portugal’s Euros defeat to Belgium. Thorgan Hazard’s 42nd minute goal was enough to send Belgium through to the quarter finals, despite Portugal creating several good chances throughout the game. One of those chances fell to substitute Felix who scuffed his shot wide in…
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Atletico Madrid best choice I could’ve made – Suarez
Luis Suarez says choosing LaLiga champions Atletico Madrid when leaving Barcelona last summer was the best decision he could’ve made. The Atletico forward has been looking back on his move to the capital from Catalonia, but has no doubts about whether or not he made the right decision. “I had options,” Suarez told World Soccer.…
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A joke the way we gave Suarez to Atletico – Alba
Barcelona fullback Jordi Alba has taken aim at former president Joan Laporta. Alba has blasted Bartomeu for allowing Luis Suarez to leave for Atletico Madrid, where he won the LaLiga title this season. The Barca defender said, “Luis gave so much to Barça and we gave him to Atlético. He won the championship, it seems…
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Atletico Madrid make first offer for Man City attacker
La Liga champions Atletico Madrid are keen on Manchester City attacker Bernardo Silva. In England, it’s been suggested City are prepared to sell Bernardo this summer to fund plans of finding a new striker signing after the departure of Sergio Aguero for Barcelona. The Times says Atletico are keen and have already made a first…