😤 Sorloth firm on his Atlético future: I want to stay here | OneFootball

Expectations are running high in Istanbul ahead of the imminent clash between Galatasaray and Atlético de Madrid. In the official pre-match press conference, Alexander Sorloth appeared before the media with the calmness of someone who knows he is a key piece in Diego Pablo Simeone’s system.

The highlight of the session came when Sorloth was asked about his adaptation and the rumors that always surround him. Without hesitation, the player was firm about his commitment to the Madrid club: “I am very happy at Atlético and I show it on the pitch... I want to stay here.”

Regarding the match against the Turkish side, the striker acknowledged the difficulty of playing in a “cauldron” like Istanbul. “We know the atmosphere will be intense and that Galatasaray presses hard in their stadium, but we are prepared to suffer and strike at the right moment,” Sorloth stated.

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This will be a key match for Diego Pablo Simeone’s men as they look to break into the top eight and skip the ‘play-off’ round.

Sorloth himself is expected to be in the starting eleven for the match, ahead of Julián Álvarez, who will support him.

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