Sime Vrsaljko answered the media in the presentation as Atlético’s new player. The Croatian international said: "I think it is a big step in my football career and also a great responsibility for me. I’m sure I will greatly improve as a player." 

Vrsaljko also noted: "I think the way of working in Atlético de Madrid is a good one. Mandzukic spoke highly of the Club and its way of working. "I'm very happy to be here and I'm very much looking forward to start training and playing."