Atlético made the signing of midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia official this Tuesday until 2024. The Frenchman fills the vacancy left by Thomas Partey on the last day of the transfer market. The arrival of the ex-Valencia player to Atlético also means the incorporation of a renowned Real Madrid player into the rojiblancas ranks. After Juanfran, Morata, Hermoso, Marcos Llorente… now it's Kondogbia's turn. Unlike his four predecessors, the French midfielder did not play for Madrid, although he was about to do so. It was in 2013. Kondogbia was then a member of Sevilla. In an interview with Teleffot, it was the player himself who recognized the white interest in taking over his services and had no qualms about publicly declaring his love for the Chamartín club: “My heart is in Real Madrid. It is always a pleasure to know that they follow you and that they love you. The real Madrid? It makes me dream but it's just a rumor right now. A preference? Since childhood, Real Madrid “.
Finally, Madrid failed to realize their interest and Kondogbia ended up being transferred to Monaco. However, the recognition of his love for Madrid had already been recorded. Seven years later, the French midfielder arrives at Atlético. And surely, where he said I say, now say Diego (Simeone).