All the players who wore the Arsenal and Atlético de Madrid shirts

As soon as the league match in opposition to Valencia is over, a match that Atlético de Madrid gained 0-2 and the place Fernando Torres’s gamers stood out, it is time to look to Europe.

Atlético bought a draw (1-1) from the Metropolitano, so that they should strive much more troublesome, to attain victory in English territory, the place solely Sporting de Portugal has gotten a draw within the Champions League this season. A really troublesome goal, considering that at this time, participant by participant, Arsenal’s squad is superior to that of most Champions groups. Though traditionally, this has not at all times been the case.

A number of gamers have worn each jerseys of their careers

In recent times, a number of gamers have made the switch from one membership to a different, some being gamers of sure success and renown. We’re going to overview probably the most related names, and the way they fared on each groups.

Thomas Partey: Maybe probably the most related on this checklist, as a result of he spent a big a part of his profession (till this yr) on each groups. A youth participant for Atlético de Madrid, he joined the primary group in 2015 after two loans, and over time he earned a everlasting place within the beginning eleven as a defensive midfielder. Nevertheless, Arsenal took 2020 on the final day of the market by paying its clause of fifty million euros. The primary years he was the undisputed starter within the Gunner group, however he misplaced prominence till, on the finish of his contract, he signed for Villarreal. His accidents, and different non-sports points, hindered his profession.

José Antonio Reyes: The at all times remembered Utrera participant took the other path. He by no means totally tailored to life in London, and ended up transferred to Atlético de Madrid for 12 million euros. After a failed mortgage to Benfica, he as soon as once more gave his finest soccer below the steering of Quique Sánchez Flores, a coach with whom he at all times bought alongside effectively. However after his departure from the purple and white group, Reyes requested for a switch and returned to Sevilla. Though not as common as he would have appreciated, his time was fruitful when it comes to titles: League and FA Cup with Arsenal, 2 Europa Leagues and a European Tremendous Cup with Atleti.

Fran Mérida: This story is much less profitable than the earlier ones. Arséne Wenger took him from La Masía on the age of 16, satisfied of his expertise. After a mortgage at Actual Sociedad he returned to the Gunners group, however by no means established himself within the beginning eleven. He rejected the renewal to signal for Atlético de Madrid in 2010, the membership he had liked since he was a toddler. Every little thing appeared good, however the Barcelona native was not capable of present his expertise on the Vicente Calderón, and after a brief mortgage at Sporting de Braga, he left the purple and white membership to signal for Hércules. His profession by no means actually took off till his retirement in 2024.

Gabriel Paulista: Signed by Arsenal from Villarreal, he spent two seasons in London, the place he didn’t end settling. He signed for Valencia in 2015 and remained with the Ché group for 7 seasons, till a wierd termination of his contract and signing for Atlético de Madrid in January 2024. After half a season through which he performed virtually nothing, he left the purple and white membership to signal for the Turkish Besiktas the next summer time.

Lucas Torreira: After a superb 2018 World Cup with Uruguay, Lucas Torreira signed for Arsenal in alternate for 30 million euros. After a very good begin, the Uruguayan participant didn’t end succeeding within the English group, and was loaned in 2020 to Atlético de Madrid, and not using a buy possibility. He didn’t succeed at Atlético both, enjoying solely 724 in 26 video games, with a aim and an help as his background. Nevertheless, the final league gained by the colchonero group was famous of their document, within the 20/21 season. In 2022 he left English soccer to signal for Galatasaray, the membership the place he at present performs and with which he has already gained 3 league championships and a Turkish Cup.

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