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Atletico Madrid exodus continues as Juanfran announces departure

Juanfran said an emotional goodbye to Atletico Madrid as he prepares to leave when his contract expires in June, claiming he "came a Viking and I leave as an Indian."

Atleti arranged a ceremony where the experienced right-back made a departing speech and was hailed by president Enrique Cerezo before being gifted a signed shirt.

"These are my last few days at Atletico, I hope to return soon, this is my home. They have been wonderful years, the best of my career," Juanfran said.

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"It is an honour to be considered a legend of this club and it is incredible that people think I'm one of them.