Udinese has formalized, in a note, the definitive sale of Rodrigo De Paul to Atletico Madrid. The Argentine midfielder, 27, in the 5 seasons spent in Friuli made 184 appearances with 34 goals and 36 assists. With the Argentina shirt he has just won the Copa America as a protagonist. At Atletico he will find his compatriot Simeone on the bench. «We wish you the best, because you deserve it – writes the Pozzo club – and we are proud to have contributed to the path of constant professional and human growth and to have accompanied and supported you in these magnificent 5 years lived together. Buena suerte Rodri! ». Last week the Argentine Juan Musso, a goalkeeper bought by Atalanta, also left Udine. Thanks to his transfer, Udinese collects 35 million plus bonuses.
«I am very happy to be able to work under Simeone’s orders. He is one of the best coaches. I love football and live it every day, and being guided by a coach of Simeone’s caliber is a privilege. It is also a pride as a compatriot. I like being coached by him, also because I was born watching him play with the Argentina shirt »commented the Albiceleste midfielder fresh from the transfer.