Trippier relishing new start
Kieran Trippier is looking forward to working with Diego Simeone after completing his transfer from Tottenham to Atletico Madrid.
The England right-back was unveiled as an Atletico player on Thursday after sealing his reported £20million switch to the Spanish capital.
Atletico have also announced that they have snapped up Spain defender Mario Hermoso from Espanyol.
"From watching Atletico over the years you see what he [Simeone] demands of his team, his work ethic, giving everything for the team, and how close the players are with the staff and the club. I wanted to be a part of the family here," Trippier said.
"He is for me one of the best managers in the world, so it is privilege to play for him and give everything I can for him.
"The Premier League is one of best leagues in the world, but when Atletico were interested I didn't think twice. It's a great opportunity to come and live in Madrid. Not many British players come abroad, but I always wanted to play abroad, especially in La Liga, since I was young.
"I'm looking forward to learning the language straight away which is my first priority. The quicker I can do that, communicate with my coach and team-mates, the better."
Atletico have parted company with Diego Godin, Juanfran, Filipe Luis, Lucas Hernandez and Antoine Griezmann since the end of last season.
They are 1/4 to finish in the top four in La Liga this season and 20/1 to win the Champions League.
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Kieran Trippier is looking forward to working with Diego Simeone after completing his transfer from Tottenham to Atletico Madrid.
The England right-back was unveiled as an Atletico player on Thursday after sealing his reported £20million switch to the Spanish capital.
Atletico have also announced that they have snapped up Spain defender Mario Hermoso from Espanyol.
"From watching Atletico over the years you see what he [Simeone] demands of his team, his work ethic, giving everything for the team, and how close the players are with the staff and the club. I wanted to be a part of the family here," Trippier said.
"He is for me one of the best managers in the world, so it is privilege to play for him and give everything I can for him.
"The Premier League is one of best leagues in the world, but when Atletico were interested I didn't think twice. It's a great opportunity to come and live in Madrid. Not many British players come abroad, but I always wanted to play abroad, especially in La Liga, since I was young.
"I'm looking forward to learning the language straight away which is my first priority. The quicker I can do that, communicate with my coach and team-mates, the better."
Atletico have parted company with Diego Godin, Juanfran, Filipe Luis, Lucas Hernandez and Antoine Griezmann since the end of last season.
They are 1/4 to finish in the top four in La Liga this season and 20/1 to win the Champions League.
Source: bet365.com
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