Vermeeren, Atletico’s new player

The Belgian footballer Arthur Vermeeren, new player of Atlético Madrid, said this Monday that the Colchonero club “is the best team to improve” in the physical field and take “steps forward”, while at the same time he admitted that the figure Diego Simeone played an “important role” in his decision, as did “Positive” and “family” feeling from the “first moment” he arrived at the club with fans who were “milk”.“.

How is the family

“It was important that the club was a family, that everyone worked together, that’s what I felt when I arrived. For me this is the best club because it is a family and the feeling I had was positive from the first moment.” The whole team “Everyone was very kind, the most important thing was that I had a feeling of family,” the midfielder said during his presentation at the Civitas Metropolitano stadium.

Atlético Madrid announced this Friday the signing of 18-year-old Arthur Vermeeren from Antwerp with six season contract. A footballer with experience in this Champions League competition who can take the fifth position in Simeone’s team. Although he doesn’t care about his role in the team.

“It doesn’t matter to play in a specific position, that’s what the coach asks of me, I’ll play where they need me. I don’t care if they are different, that’s one of my qualities,” said the player, who admitted that his idol has always been Andres Iniesta.

The Belgian was already training under the Argentine coach, who played an important role in his decision to sign for Atlético Madrid. “As a player you need a coach who can help you and I know he is a good coach. He was also a midfielder, which is also important. “I can learn from him,” he commented.

“The thing that impressed me the most was the stadium. When I came to the game and walked into the stadium, it was amazing. I saw the fans, it blew me away. The atmosphere is fantastic,” he added of his experience last week as another fan. in the stands of the Metropolitano as the final stages of his contract came to an end; and when he managed to make sure that the red and white fans were “milky” and “crazy in the good sense of the word.”

The young Belgian midfielder hopes to “play soon” to “help the team and gain a lot of good experience.” Atlético is not only a team that works, but also a team that plays football well. As a newbie, it’s important for me to work hard to get better physically, which is one of my weak points and something I need to improve on. This is the best team where I can take steps forward

” said Vermeeren, who believes he is taking this step “at the best time.”

“Before talking to Witsel, I had already made a decision, but it’s very positive that he is here to get to know the team better, explain things to me, it helps me a lot. It’s important to me that someone is here. Whoever can help me and Axel is the best in this sense,” he said about the presence of the Belgian midfielder in the lineup.

Cherry tree on Vermeeren

During the presentation of the Belgian footballer, Atlético Madrid president Enrique Cerezo stressed that Vermeeren is a young player “with a huge future that excites” the red-and-white fans.. “He was sought after by many clubs for his incredible quality and talent. With his arrival, we continue our commitment to attracting young, quality players who will enable us to build on the high caliber of our squad for the future,” he added.

“He is one of the most talented and best-projected midfielders in the world. He already knows what it means to play very difficult matches like the ones he played in this Champions League. At the age of 18 he began wearing this uniform. captain’s armband and played 66 official matches for Antwerp, scoring three goals and giving eight assists,” he commented on Vermeeren’s performance.

Finally, the leader reminded the Belgian of the “maximum demands” he would have to face as an athlete, although he insisted they had “a lot of confidence in him” for his talent, qualities and lifestyle. “You have a promising future and I am confident that, with the help of our coaching staff and your teammates, you will give us great moments and contribute to the growth of our club,” Cerezo concluded.