“Happiest man in the world” – Atletico Madrid present two defender signings

Atletico Madrid have been very busy this summer time, with eight signings having formally been made for Diego Simeone’s squad. The 2 newest additions are Marc Pubill and David Hancko, and on Thursday, they have been introduced to the media.

Hancko, who joined from Feyenoord final week, revealed his pleasure at becoming a member of Atleti through the press convention, as per Diario AS. He additionally opened up on his failed transfer to the RiyadhAir Metropolitano 12 months in the past.

“I’m very glad to have the ability to be a part of a membership like this. I’ve labored for a very long time for it, I might by no means have imagined with the ability to play right here. The primary week has been good and I need to be a part of the group as rapidly as doable. This stadium is unimaginable, we misplaced that recreation (with Feyenoord), however I scored a aim and it was a dream to play within the Champions League and the recollections of that recreation are unhappy due to the defeat, however I’m very glad to repeat the expertise on this stadium.

“That supply was there, however I believe it ended as I needed, and it was final yr. Atlético entered this very definitively and there was no query there, we tried to assist the membership with my brokers in order that it was achieved as rapidly as doable. Atletico was the primary alternative, we needed to come back to Madrid and I’m very glad to have achieved it.”

Pubill, who arrived from Almeria, was equally as obsessed with transferring the transfer to Atleti, and he expects to realize nice issues within the years to come back.

“As quickly as the chance arose I had little doubt about signing for a group like Atletico. When the decision got here up, it made me the happiest man on this planet. I’m coming right here to win and carry titles. I had extra choices, however as quickly as this one got here up I had no doubts. I talked to my brokers as a result of it was the one I actually needed. For sure, signing for a membership like that is very thrilling for me.

“It’s a second of nice enthusiasm, I’m fulfilling a dream, I’m actually trying ahead to the beginning of the league. I come to get pleasure from, assist and everybody’s aim is to win titles, let’s go for that. I’m right here to assist and contribute. Based mostly on work and what the coach asks of me, I’m right here for no matter he desires. Simeone is as I imagined him, I’ve all the time admired him rather a lot. He’s very hardworking, demanding, it’s a step ahead in my profession and I come right here to fulfil a dream.”