Farewell Luis
One of the biggest rojiblanca legends left us this early February. Champion as a player and coach, He will always be remembered with honor at Atletico Madrid.
Luis Aragones has left us at 75 years of age. The wise man from Hortaleza died in the early hours of February 1 in Cemtro Clinic in Madrid. The Spaniard won as a player and coach in our club, achieving greater international success by winning the 1975 Intercontinental Cup from the bench. Later he led the Spanish national team to conquer the tournament. Luis always presumed to be Atletico and, despite playing and directing many other teams, he never hid his clolours.
Just as the news of condolences have been coming in from around the world of football. Our president, Enrique Cerezo, stated that "Luis Aragones was a great player and coach, but before all that a great person and a friend. First and foremost he was Atletico. We want to express on behalf of the whole club our condolences to his family."
Miguel Angel Gil Marin, Atletico CEO was also very sad for the loss of what qualifies as "a myth, an important figure in our club. Atletico will remember him as such, with affection and respect."
Our captain, Gabi, also joined in with sadness at the death of Luis and on behalf of the squad, he said "he has been an example to all at Atletico. Luis Aragonés is a legend of this club, a man beloved by all and he will always be present. We want to send our support to his family at this difficult time."
His body will be transferred to Tres Cantos for the Funeral at noon tomorrow and will be buried Sunday in a ceremony at the express wish of the family will be in private. The club has decided a minute's silence will be held in his memory in the next match against Real Sociedad, in which players will wear black armbands in his honor. In addition, there will also be a minute of silence in each field where a youth team is playing a match.
