De Paul: “I'm very happy to be working under Simeone”

It is already a reality, Rodrigo De Paul is a new Atlético de Madrid player. The Argentine from 27 years He will be a rojiblanco player during thethe next 5 seasons for 35 million euros.

These have been his first words for the Atlético de Madrid website:

“I'm very happy, I'm going to the LaLiga champion and I know of the responsibility that this entails. It is a great step in my football career. Also at the time he arrived, after winning the Copa América. That gives me more strength to meet all expectations. I am passionate about soccer, and also because of my time in Spanish soccer, I know Atlético very well, not counting all the friends and teammates I have who play in Spain“said Rodrigo de Paul, in whose dressing room he will coincide with an Ángel Correa who was also a teammate in the recent Copa América 2021.

An America Cup where has been one of the most outstanding players of the Argentine team, the undisputed starter in all matches and with an outstanding performance in the final against Brazil, where they emerged as champions.

“Correa is a great support for me. He spoke extremely well of Atlético, of the whole club. And above all I am proud to go to a club with a hobby that makes it so great. When rumors began to come out about my arrival at Atlético, the comments and messages of affection that Atléticos sent me were innumerable. I know it is a hobby that is always there, supporting. That they have already shown me so much makes me feel like part of the rojiblanca family and I'm sure it will make my adaptation easier. “

One of the key pieces in this operation has been his compatriot, Diego Pablo Simeone, the rojiblanco coach He did not hesitate to make a call to speak with him and convince him that Atlético de Madrid was his best destination.

“I am very happy to be able to work under Simeone. First because of the kind of coach he is, one of the best. I love football and I live it day by day, and being led by a coach of the caliber of Simeone is a privilege. It also gives you the pride of a compatriot, I like to be at his orders because I was born watching him play with the Argentine national team jersey“said the new rojiblanco player.