Hjulmand's first words at Atlético mention Sporting: It was a... | OneFootball

Morten Hjulmand was officially unveiled as an Atlético Madrid signing and did not forget Sporting in his first words as a colchoneros player. The Denmark international admitted that he is arriving in Spain to fulfill a dream, but made sure to recall the privilege he had of captaining the Lions over the past few seasons.

At the presentation ceremony, Hjulmand appeared excited about the new challenge. "It is a huge club. Ever since I was a very small child, I watched it from afar. Always winning titles in Spain, but also in Europe. It is a very respected club across the continent. I am very honored to be part of it, and this is a dream come true", he said.

The former Sporting captain also revealed what he hopes to add to Diego Simeone’s team. "I can bring balance to the team, be the link between the defensive and attacking lines. I like to communicate a lot, whether through body language or through my voice, to help my teammates. I do it during matches, but also in training and in the moments before and after games", he explained.

Looking back on the path that took him to Madrid, Hjulmand highlighted the importance leadership had in his development as a footballer. "When I went to Austria I was very young and made many mistakes, but I learned a lot. Then I had the good fortune to be captain at Lecce and also at Sporting, and it was also a privilege to have been captain there", he stressed.

The midfielder also admitted he was impressed by the Metropolitano Stadium and said he is eager to make his debut in front of Atlético Madrid’s fans. After three memorable seasons at Alvalade, where he won two league titles and one Portuguese Cup, Hjulmand is now beginning a new chapter of his career in Spanish football.

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