Enrique Cerezofulfilling Atlético’s tradition of accepting the invitation of the José María Restaurant to taste suckling pig, spoke to the media, leaving interesting reflections.
Nine red and whites in the World Cup final. “Well, you say it right. For the third consecutive World Cup we are the club with the most representation in a final. And especially in this, which is a very important final, having 10 players is very important. It is not a question of having an entire team in the final of a World Cup, but we are happy and proud and we are waiting for the champions here.”
Including Julián Alvarez? Including Julián Álvarez, I don’t understand. You ask me about Julián Álvarez. And what am I going to tell you about Julián Álvarez? “He is an Atlético de Madrid player.”
Laporta said that they do not dance the water for anyone and that the offer for Julián Alvarez is limited. “Look, Joan Laporta is a good friend, he is a great president and he knows very well, like you, where Julián López is going to play next year. I say Julián Álvarez. Laporta knows where Julián Alvarez is going to play next season.”
Do you need the fans’ forgiveness? “I believe that in this life we all make mistakes, look at me and Julián López, you make me nervous. And without any problem, in this life, except for something that you have seen, everything is forgiven.”
Will Atlético be as blunt with foreign clubs as it is with Real Madrid and Barcelona? “I’ll repeat it to you again. Julián López is an Atlético de Madrid player and will be an Atlético de Madrid player. Don’t tell me, do it more times now, because then there won’t be any more questions.”
Kang-in Lee, next. “Well, they are working on bringing some players who are important players. Look, they are working to bring players so that in the next World Cup there will be another 10 and or 12 in the final. So look, we are delighted. Look, we have a great team, a great team that is going to be world champion.”
Simeone’s future. “How many years has Simeone been with us? 15. I want to tell you, you know how contracts are. They can be eternal or they can be quick. And here it is an eternal contract.”
Champions final at home. “Let’s see if you help a little. And let’s see if you help a little so that we can play the final in our stadium this year.”
Are you referring to the disputes with Barcelona? No, I’m not saying disputes. I’m not saying you. You have to say that the team is very good, that it plays very well, even if it loses. Anyway, things that anyone from Real Madrid does.
Simeone’s sensations. “He is delighted, excited and, look, he is waiting for Sunday’s game.”
