Guilavogui : "The messages from the fans have made me feel at home"
The French midfielder was presented to the media in the VIP box of the calderon with the president, Enrique Cerezo , and sporting director Jose Luis Perez Caminero. Guilavogui was very excited about this new phase of his career.
The last summer signing poses with his new shirt. Josuha Guilavogui, The French midfielder was presented at the Vicente Calderon before the media immediately afterward he met fans wearing the Atletico shirt. The player was received by the president, Enrique Cerezo , and sporting director Jose Luis Perez Caminero . He was also accompanied by his family and friends in the VIP suit.
Guilavogui presented on Friday has already trained with his new teammates and was very happy with his hosts: "I've been in three training sessions with my new team and I had a very good reception. Usually when you go to a new team this aspect is important."
From the first day his signing announced, Josuha received strong support from his new fans: "The truth is that they have sent very warm messages and have made me feel good because I was at Saint Etienne for 8 years and it was like my home. But the messages from the fans made me feel I’ve come to a new home".
Atletico Madrid is known for their high intensity during matches and during training and Guilavogui but did not hesitate to say that he was impressed by the pace at which Atletico work: "I was not surprised, more my family that came to watch me during training and have found it impressive even during warmups. That means we must work hard but I come from a club playing very high intensity like at Saint Etienne."
The Frenchman has been able to exchange a few words with his new coach , Diego Pablo Simeone, and again promised to give everything to succeed in our team: "I've talked a bit with him, he welcomed me and asked me if was happy to join the team. He has already given me tactical notions and I hope to give everything he expects from me."
The president, Enrique Cerezo, was very proud to welcome one of the jewels of French football , " With this addition, Atletico Madrid has signed one of the pearls of French football and hope to leave a deep impression on the history of the club and among the fans. We are pleased to welcome a young player eager to grow and excel in a very competitive league defending the colors of our club. I want to wish you the best luck in the world and hope that you stay with us not only five years, but many many more."