“There is no player greater than the team. No player can be greater than the club.”
Diego Simeone, manager of Atletico Madrid (Spain), expressed his firm stance on the recent rumors of a transfer to Joao Felix (Portugal).
Coach Simeone attended the official press conference for the first leg of the Coupang Play series at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 26th.
Atletico, the prestigious Spanish La Liga, will clash with Team K-League at the same place on the 27th. Team K-League is made up of 22 elite members selected by fans and coaches.
The previous day (25th), Atlético, who stepped on Korean soil, received a lot of hospitality from Incheon International Airport. Upon entering the interview room, Director Simeone first said, “Nice to meet you. Thank you for your hospitality and welcome. Many people welcomed me at the airport and hotel. I will repay you with a good game, and I will work hard so that the fans can enjoy it,” he said with a bright smile.
Atletico is a club representing La Liga along with Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, but unfortunately it was unrelated last season. What is Simeone’s goal this season?
He said, “Our goal is always to finish 4th (in the league) and go to the (European Football Federation) Champions League. “My goal is to play in the Champions League this season as well,” he said. “I want to win in all competitions. We will fight together to achieve that. The second half is especially important. I will work hard and finish the second half well.”
At the same time, coach Simeone said, “(We) came on behalf of Atletico. I think the club grows every day through matches like this (with Team K-League),” he said. “I expect more supporters to support us. He did not hide his anticipation for the match against Team K-League, saying, “My goal is to play a game that will be helpful in the first game of the league.”메이저사이트
Recently, Spanish media reported that defender Felix, who was on loan at Chelsea FC in the English Premier League (PL) last season, wants to move to Barcelona.
When asked about this, Simeone said, “The most important thing is that no one in the club is greater than the team. It should be evaluated for dedication and sacrifice in a fair situation,” he said firmly, “no player can be greater than the club.”
“The pre-season is important for everyone. All players must continue to maintain a high level. The young players who have just joined the team have to show their passion, and the veteran players who came before them have to provide experience. You have to show everything on the training ground and on the playground. I will evaluate that.”