Cuti Romero hails Julián Álvarez, thanks Simeone for his trust | OneFootball

Argentine defender Cristian “Cuti” Romero was officially unveiled as a new signing for Atlético de Madrid, where he will wear the number 21 shirt. The Argentina National Team center-back arrives excited about this new step in his career and revealed details of his earlier conversations with his new head coach: “I’ve been talking with Cholo for a while, and now it’s finally happened. I hope I can live up to this great club and leave my name in its history,” he said about the coach.

Reuniting with Julián Álvarez in Spain

During his presentation, the Córdoba-born player also spoke about the presence of the striker, one of the biggest signings of the transfer window for the Madrid club. “I see Julián doing very well, as always. Eager to keep scoring goals. He looks very focused, and that makes me happy,” he said about his national team teammate.

Simeone’s demands and a new role on the pitch

Regarding the tactical demands and the role he will have in the squad, the defender detailed the explicit request made by the coach. “Simeone asked me to do what I’ve been doing at my previous clubs. To help my teammates and be a leader on the pitch,” he added.

A personal challenge in Europe’s elite leagues

This transfer represents a very important personal milestone for the player, who had been seeking this competitive destination for some time. On that, he admitted: “It was a challenge I still had left. I wanted to play in the three most important leagues in Europe. I had the dream of getting there one day, and I’m very excited.”

The hope of winning titles under Cholo

Finally, the Scaloneta defender appeared highly optimistic about the squad’s potential and set the collective goals for this new chapter that is beginning. “A fantastic group has been put together, a squad with very good players. We have to take it step by step, but with the mentality of achieving something. Hopefully, by the end of the season, we’ll be lifting a trophy,”

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