Goalkeeper Adan excited by big move to Atletico
Monday - July 23, 2018 7:48 pm ,
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Goalkeeper Adan excited by big move to Atletico
Madrid July 23 (IANS) Atletico Madrid s newly-signed goalkeeper Antonio Adan said on Monday that he was excited to make a big move to a top football club during his presentation at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium.
With this summer s transfer from Real Betis the 31-year-old goalkeeper said he was excited to put his skills to the test reports Efe.
"I wanted a great challenge. I think I could have chosen another easier way and continued playing easily in another club but I chose to come to one of the best clubs in the world where I want to win " Adan who played as a Spain under-21 international said.
Acknowledging that the current Atletico net minder Slovenia s Jan Oblak is "a great goalkeeper " Adan said he wanted "to fight and play as many games as possible".
"I know the difficulty of the challenge but I m here because I ve chosen it " he asserted adding "For me it s an honour to be a part of this huge club."
Atletico are set to kick-off the 2018/2019 season on August 15 when they play the UEFA Super Cup against Real Madrid where Adan debuted in the First Division in the 2010/2011 season.
"I m not the kid who left (Real Madrid) a long time ago but a more mature goalkeeper " he added.
Adan has reportedly signed with Atletico until 2020.
The goalkeeper played with Real Madrid in 18 matches between 2010 and 2013 followed by a brief stint at Serie A side Cagliari Calcio before eventually landing at Real Betis for over four years.
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With this summer s transfer from Real Betis the 31-year-old goalkeeper said he was excited to put his skills to the test reports Efe.
"I wanted a great challenge. I think I could have chosen another easier way and continued playing easily in another club but I chose to come to one of the best clubs in the world where I want to win " Adan who played as a Spain under-21 international said.
Acknowledging that the current Atletico net minder Slovenia s Jan Oblak is "a great goalkeeper " Adan said he wanted "to fight and play as many games as possible".
"I know the difficulty of the challenge but I m here because I ve chosen it " he asserted adding "For me it s an honour to be a part of this huge club."
Atletico are set to kick-off the 2018/2019 season on August 15 when they play the UEFA Super Cup against Real Madrid where Adan debuted in the First Division in the 2010/2011 season.
"I m not the kid who left (Real Madrid) a long time ago but a more mature goalkeeper " he added.
Adan has reportedly signed with Atletico until 2020.
The goalkeeper played with Real Madrid in 18 matches between 2010 and 2013 followed by a brief stint at Serie A side Cagliari Calcio before eventually landing at Real Betis for over four years.
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