The Algeria international could be key to forging a new identity for Los Colchoneros, one which will help them compete with Barcelona again
There is nothing that quite encapsulates the season Atletico Madrid have had as well asl Diego Godin’s comments following Los Colchoneros’ loss to Athletic Club in mid-March.
“We feel hurt because we weren't Atletico Madrid,” he said, the implication being that they had failed to assert their own peculiar brand of physical control on the game.
He would know, of course.
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The Uruguayan has been in state, first at the Vicente Calderon, and now at the Wanda Metropolitano, for nine years.