Obed Vargas: "Joining Atlético de Madrid is a dream come true for me" | OneFootball

Obed Vargas already speaks as a new player for Atlético de Madrid. In statements to the club's official media, he analyzed what he can bring to the team, what it means for him to wear the red and white jersey, and play with his idol, Antoine Griezmann. Vargas also left a heartfelt image, recalling the first time he saw Atlético live.

SIGNING FOR ATLÉTICO

"Coming to Atlético de Madrid, for me, is a dream come true. I believe the people at the club know the love I have for it; I can only imagine incredible things. A dream, truly."

ATLÉTICO FAN FROM ALASKA

"I was born in Alaska, to Mexican parents. I think during my career I have faced several obstacles to reach professionalism, to get where I am today at Atlético, and I think I identify with what Atlético is: courage and heart, never stop believing, never stop fighting. And I think that’s what has brought me to where I am, and since I was a child, I became a fan."

HOW DOES VARGAS PLAY?

"As a footballer, I am a player who gives everything for the disciplined team. I always put the team first and do what the coach asks of me, within my talents. I think I can contribute a lot in both the offensive and defensive phases. I am, as they say in English, ‘box to box’ and that’s what I try to bring."

GRIEZMANN AS AN IDOL

"I don’t think he knows what he means to me. He has been a person who has inspired me a lot for what he represents, for Atlético and what he has done here. So, it’s another dream to share with him and learn a lot from him. And also from all my teammates who will be here. I think they are great players."

FIRST MEMORY OF ATLÉTICO

"It was at the Vicente Calderón. I came when I was little, I think at nine years old, to a Champions match. I think it was against PSV. I don’t even remember the result. I only remember the people, the atmosphere, the noise, the people demanding, asking their team to go forward, and that’s what stayed with me. I mean, from that moment I became a fan because of the feeling, the passion that was in the stadium and the colors of Atlético."

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