After intense training over two hours, Juanfran Torres appeared before the media to talk about the season that began with training last Friday. The right back spoke about the strength shown by the group to return to a successful season. "We have a great team. The base is virtually the same as the previous years. We have to train and be at our best for when we have to compete. The tournaments are difficult, we must be relaxes and makes an effort. People have to be calm because I’m sure we will do well ", said the number 20.

The course will start for Simeone's men with the Spanish Super Cup against Barcelona, a title exciting for players and fans. "We’ve got to take things easy. We’ve just come back from holidays and we are starting. There is still time for the Supercopa but clearly we all think that tie is so important. We want to arrive as soon as possible and try to do well to try to win against Barcelona as we did in the Cup final epic match against Madrid."

The player born in Denia was asked about the arrival of a replacement after the departure of Falcao to Monaco, and he transmitted tranquillity and certainty that the player will come to Athletic. "The striker will come with a lot of goals and added quality like what Falcao gave us. We have a history and a shield that we will defend and secure a great season," he said.

On a personal level, Juanfran does not set goals beyond to do his best day to day with his club. "I’m a long way off. I’m not in the national squad and I have not gone to the Confederations cup or previous call ups. I want to be the best right back for Atletico Madrid and from there I’ll open doors and possibilities everywhere," he said.