Diego: "Atlético Madrid never left my heart "
The new player of Atletico Madrid acknowledged he was excited about his return to the club and said he had done everything possible to wear the red and white again.
Diego Ribas wanted to thank the club from the first moment to the media for the trust placed in him. "It is an honor to return to this team that I left, but it never left my heart. A better start would be difficult, I really prepared for this, but I have to thank my teammates, the fans, the leaders and the coach's confidence. I'm very happy."
As for arrival during the winter, he said "It was a difficult situation, depended on three parts. We always made every effort, made it clear I wanted to return, but I was under contract and there was a major player. But this was the time, I had five months and my word and effort for Atletico were fundamental. The time is right and I have to enjoy it to the full."
The Brazilian recalled his earlier stage in our team. "When I came here it was a very well organized team, on the right path. I saw every game possible because my friends played here. I saw a very confident team, growing and gaining. Today is an even stronger team and I 'm here to go the full way with them and help the team keep winning."
On changes he has noticed in his first contact with the group, he stressed that "it has not changed much, they are doing the same things, but it was a matter of time. Now they are more used to winning, it is one of the strongest teams in Europe, known for humility but still working. What I found is a team playing at this level longer but doing the same things as before with the philosophy of going game by game."
Diego referred to the relationship that binds the Argentine coach. "My relationship with Simeone was always spectacular. He's the best coach I worked with in my life. He helps a lot as a player and person. That confidence he has in me has made a difference in the decisions I have made. I hope to continue working and to their trust. It was essential for the club again."
He also analysed the Cup match that will measure us against Real Madrid next Wednesday. "It will be a very difficult game playing Real Madrid, but we are prepared to play a great game. We will prepare the game to win, but with confidence. We have time, but it's a great game and we will all be there."
Finally, the president of the organization, Enrique Cerezo, wanted to welcome Diego after achieving the first victory with the team and sealed the match with a great goal. "You put the icing on a very significant day for everyone at Atletico, wherein we paid tribute to Luis Aragonés. A historical figure that bears his name attached to our club. The love and hope that all the Atletico fans have shown on your return showing the large footprint you left in our club. We all had the feeling that you've never gone, your time with the team still intact," he said.
