Renan Lodi (4/8/1988) has become a cornerstone for Simeone. The Brazilian left-back He arrived at Atlético de Madrid just a year ago today from Atlético Paranaense of his country for 20 million euros. He had the difficult mission of making one of the great idols of the mattress hobby in recent years forget: Filipe Luis. Despite his 22 years, It has been shown as a great reinforcement for the left lane of the mattresses. The club showed that it fully trusted its performance signing him a contract for six seasons and deciding not to look for a replacement that could discuss the minutes (Hermoso and Saúl replaced him when necessary and, more recently, It is the youth squad Manu Sánchez who gives him the relief when his coach considers it appropriate).
Today, one year after his arrival, Lodi has posted on Twitter a message in which show your joy for this anniversary and thanks all those who have been supporting him in these 365 days.
A year making a dream come true!
I dream of being in Europe, with a shirt with so much history.
I can only thank everyone who helped me during this period and who follow me every day, with each new achievement.# AúpaAtleti
????⚪️ pic.twitter.com/jq2HiMLcpN– Renan Lodi (@renan_lodi) July 9, 2020
During this time, Lodi has responded to expectations despite the fact that its beginnings were not easy going from a league like the Brazilian one, in which the tactics prevail less than in Europe, to a club of Atlético's demand, in which Simeone instills in his pupils that the defensive effort is not disputed no matter what position you play . For this reason, he had to work to be as decisive in attack as in defense, but already a guarantee on both sides of the pitch.
Until now, the winger has participated in 40 matches (30 from LaLiga, eight from the Champions League and two from the Spanish Super Cup played in Arabia), accounting for a total of 3,047 minutes. Has scored a goal (in matchday 14 against Granada) and has distributed three assists to his teammates.
