The Obama family was one of the fashionable families since Barack became the new president of the United States in 2009. However, far from the White House and the political environment, another was emerging in Spain. Salomón and Fede, also surnamed Obama, tyrannized the lower categories of Madrid and Spain during his steps through the Atlético de Madrid quarry. The Obama brothers, dressed in red and white in this case, were on everyone's lips.
Precisely, Salomón was present in 'El Larguero' of Cadena SER recalling his time with Atlético, in addition to his current life in Dubai after passing through Celta and Mérida: international with Equatorial Guinea and living in the United Arab Emirates, from the hand of Dibba Al-Fujairah. “An opportunity that presents itself and takes advantage of”, he relates about his new experience away from Spain, where he has lived his first Christmas away from his family.
– Christmas in the United Arab Emirates: “It's my first Christmas away from home. But hey, with COVID-19 we have had to adapt to the situation.”
– New adventure in the Dibba Al-Fujairah: “It is an opportunity that is presented and taken advantage of. I am not playing now because I am injured, with a sprained ankle.”
– Dream of returning to Spain: “Yes, obviously.”
– Are you still from Atleti ?: “That always. This year first, with clear ideas … Very well, very well. What am I going to say about Atleti, but you already know that the league is very long and there is still a lot to play for”.
– Return to Atlético de Madrid ?: “Life takes many turns, who knows.”
– National hero with Equatorial Guinea and desire to play the Africa Cup: “Scoring a decisive goal with two minutes remaining made me very happy. I thought it would be played in 2021, I didn't know they had changed it. Now we are waiting for luck and we can qualify.”
– First call with his team at 17 years: “I decided to go and there is nothing that makes me happier than wearing the colors of Guinea. It is the most beautiful thing that can happen to you in the world.”
– Success in fingerling tournaments: “We were kids. Things worked for us alone and we had fun to the fullest. We liked to play, get together with colleagues at the hotel, chatting …”.
– Separation from his brother Fede: “Each one has had to follow their own path. We were very close together, but each one follows the path they can. Having been able to share a field with my brother is fortunate that not everyone has.”
– Phenomenon on Instagram (119 thousand people follow): “Since I've been playing, people have been following me, they talk to me … I don't know where I get them from either, but I feel very grateful for the support of the people.”