Throughout the summer season, Atletico Madrid sought to signal a brand new right-back, and in the long run, they introduced in Marc Pubill from Almeria. Nevertheless, he was not their first-choice choice, with Jesus Areso having been above him within the pecking order of switch targets.
Again in July, it was reported that Atleti had entered the race alongside Athletic Membership to signal Areso from Osasuna, however in the long run, the 26-year-old ended up at San Mames. Nevertheless, he did have the choice to hitch Los Colchoneros, as he has revealed throughout an interview with Diario AS.
“Sure, it’s the reality. I’m additionally grateful to them as a result of it’s an excellent membership. I’m not going to cover, however effectively, I made a decision to return right here, I’m very comfy and I feel I made an excellent determination.”
Areso reacts to criticism of Athletic transfer
For one of the best a part of a 12 months, Athletic had been concerned about signing Areso, they usually lastly bought their man in the summertime. Nevertheless, the defender was strongly criticised by Osasuna supporters for becoming a member of a Basque rival, and he has now given his ideas on the backlash, which he didn’t pay an excessive amount of consideration to.
“My mates advised me that I had been criticised quite a bit, individuals teased me quite a bit, however I actually stick with these messages which can be greater than individuals assume, even inside the membership itself. Messages additionally from the affectionate followers, many personal messages that I’ve acquired and wherein I’ve seen lots of heat from the Osasuna followers. There are various individuals who advised me that they understood my determination.”
Areso upbeat regardless of Champions League snubs
Areso was additionally requested about having not but featured within the Champions League this season, with Athletic head coach Ernesto Valverde having opted for Andoni Gorosabel towards Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund.
“There are additionally Gorosabel and Lekue, who’re top-level gamers as they’ve proven right here at Athletic. Gorosabel had an excellent marketing campaign final season and Lekue at all times has nice video games, so it’s completely comprehensible. I solely deal with working, and on video games to return.”