Atlético's new midfielder, Lucas Torreira, spoke with the club's media to give his first impressions of his new team and the expectations he has.
First sensations: “They are very pretty, happy, proud. It is a true privilege and a great satisfaction to be able to feel part of this beautiful family and to wear this beautiful shirt ”.
Contribution to the team: “I hope to contribute work, commitment, be committed to the team. I think work is the most important thing ”.
Simeone: “He is a coach who has achieved important things with this team, which has a very long career. It will be a pleasure to be at your service and I hope in the time that I am here to learn a lot and follow your instructions ”.
goals: “They are always in groups, apart from the fact that a player always tries to do his best. The most important thing is to work as a team because that is how important things are achieved. Also adapt and enjoy. It is an opportunity that comes to me at the age of 24. I have fought a lot for it to arrive and, above all, I want to enjoy, which for me is the most important thing ”.
Atlético's game: “I think we are going on quite similar paths in my way of playing. Atleti football is quite similar to that of the Uruguayan team, which we are used to playing ourselves. I hope to fit in in a good way, to be able to satisfy the fans and feel comfortable. “
Uruguayans at Atlético: “There have been great players who have made a history at the club. Godín, Forlan, Cristian Rodríguez. There is Josema (Giménez), there is Luis (Suárez). Our way of living football fits very well with this team and hopefully that can serve to make me feel very comfortable within the squad ”.
Hobby: “It is a very hot crowd, quite similar to that of South America. Diego (Godín), Josema (Giménez) have told me about it. Seeing the stadiums always full and now everything is quite difficult to play in empty stadiums, but in a very short time the fans will be back in the stadium and I hope I can enjoy them and that they can also enjoy my game.