More strength for Atleti
The Belgian and French internationals join Atletico to bring more competitiveness and resources ahead of a season full of important competitions.
Toby Alderweireld and Josuha Guilavogui arrive at the Calderon to make Atletico stronger. The first is a Belgian international defender from Ajax, signing for four seasons. The second, a midfielder, also a full international for his country, France, who comes from Saint Etienne and signs for the next five seasons.
The Belgian defender leaves Ajax where he has grown as a player to become their captain and one of their key players at the age of 24. Noted for ability on the ball, excellent positioning and good passing It can also play as a full back. He’s played almost 200 official matches for the Dutch club, some of them in the Champions League, making him a player with experience despite his youth.
Alderweireld showed his satisfaction after passing a medical and sign as an Atletico player: "I wanted to sign for one of the best clubs in Europe. I'm happy to be part of this club. "Toby will have the help of a good friend on his arrival in Madrid, Thibaut Courtois , "Atletico showed an interest in me and I found out when Thibaut told me, it made it easy because he is very happy here."
Josuha Guilavogui is a powerful midfielder, 22 years old and 1.88 meters high with a great future, as confirmed by his recent debut for the French senior team against Uruguay last June. Guilavogui has established himself as a key player in the Saint Etienne side during the four seasons he has played there.
After signing with our club, the young midfielder he was very happy for the leap forward in his career: "I am pleased to reach such a big club like Atletico and playing with their fantastic fans." And promise the utmost commitment to defend the red and whites hirt: "I hope to bring hard work to the team to continue winning titles in the coming years."
José Luis Pérez Caminero, sporting director, believes that the two new additions "come to complete a very competitive squad looking to respond to the challenges that we will have this season. Both are good players Guilavogui and Alderweireld are strong, powerful and have a lot of quality. They allow us to have more resources within the team and more alternatives. It increases competition in the group and that will benefit everyone. They are young players with a future, but they have already played several seasons at a high level".
