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Publication Date: Saturday, October 17, 2020 10:38 AM
Atlético de Madrid manager Diego Simeone insists he has no qualms about the fact that Thomas Partey left for Arsenal after the Gunners activated their release clause.
Ghana International Party It was an impressive coup on the deadline for Arsenal, at a cost of £ 45 million on a late move.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has explained it in detail his admiration for his superiors for carrying out the dealThe 26-year-old being the last in a series of Atlético stars to come out due to his exit clauses.
In fact, Lucas Hernández went to Bayern Munich in 2019 along with Antoine Griezmann, who headed to Barcelona. In addition, Manchester City incorporated Rodri by paying his termination clause.
Previous reports claimed Simeone was furious at Arsenal for signing Partey. But speaking at Friday’s press conference, the Argentine insists that he cannot hold a grudge.
“I still think Lucas’s departure was very important,” said Simeone (via objective). “He was a boy from the academy, with a lot of strength and a future, as we see with his team, but we cannot give many opinions in situations involving these clauses.
“Everything that happens to the guys who gave me a lot of things at the club makes me happy. Thomas is a boy I remember from when he played in team B with Saul [Niguez].
“We started to raise him, it cost him a lot, he went to Almería and it was difficult for him to find stability in the club. He is an incredible player and we wish him the best ”.
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Simeone excited by the arrival of Torreira
In a separate deadline agreement, the midfielder Lucas Torreira left Arsenal for Atlético on loan for the season.
The Uruguayan had fallen into Arteta’s pecking order and was eager to find playtime elsewhere.
According to Simeone, the arrival of the 23-year-old will bring several strengths to his team.
“I am not going to talk about what we win or lose with Thomas because he is not here,” said the coach.
“What Lucas can bring to the team is vitality, dynamism in the middle. He comes from a time when he didn’t play and he does it with great enthusiasm ”.
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