Obed Vargas: My first Atlético memory was at the Calderón | OneFootball

Obed Vargas posed for his presentation as the new player of Atlético de Madrid wearing the red and white jersey, in which he will wear the number 21. The Mexican midfielder spoke about his signing, the dream he had since childhood, and the excitement of being able to train with his childhood idol, Antoine Griezmann.

GRATITUDE

"Thanks to the president, to all of Atlético, my feelings cannot be described. I have seen great players on this stage, it is a pride to be here. A dream comes true, but it's time to work. I have been a fan and will continue to be, but now I have to fight for this club that deserves to be at the top."

DREAM SINCE CHILDHOOD

"As you say, it is a dream. Now I am in another place, now it's my turn to compete with the idols. To prove myself on the field, to battle and play. For a reason they noticed me and that's why I am here."

EARNING A SPOT

"I trust Atlético's judgment, they called me for a reason. Now it's my turn to earn the coach's trust. I can't talk about previous players, I have to make my own history and path."

POSSIBILITY OF REACHING THE WORLD CUP WITH MEXICO

"Competing at Atlético brings you closer to the World Cup. That World Cup is a dream, in Mexico, it is one of my hopes and desires."

WHAT IS OBED VARGAS LIKE AS A FOOTBALLER?

"I put the team before myself. I am an 8, a box to box. I hope to demonstrate it here at Atlético."

COURAGE AND HEART

"The Atlético anthem. Yes, I believe this achievement is not only mine. It's my grandparents', too. My group's. I grew up there, that's why I am here because of their effort. For the courage and heart I have learned from Atlético. It's not easy to leave Alaska, play football, be in the United States and be here. I have to prove that I am made to be here."

HIS LOVE FOR ATLETI AND THE CALDERÓN

"My first memory with Atlético… I have many. The first was at the Calderón. I went with my dad, I fell in love with this club. I would tell that child to keep dreaming and working."

HOW DID YOUR SIGNING HAPPEN?

"It was quick. Everything moved very fast. Everyone knows the love I have for the club."

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.