The Uruguayan Luis Suárez and the Mexican Héctor Herrera received the affection of Atletico Madrid in a farewell event organized by the club after the match against Sevilla (1-1).
Both players, who leave the Madrid team at the end of this season, stepped onto the field with their families to be welcomed by the coaching staff and the rojiblanca squad, who were waiting for them to make a corridor.
Herrera (32 years old) joined Atletico in 2019 and Luis Suárez (35 years old) in 2020.
"I feel a lot of gratitude for having been here. It has been a dream for me. It has been a pleasure to be in this team with great players and people and with this great fanbase. Thank you all for the support. Aúpa Atleti."
Suárez said he carries Atletico in his heart
Meanwhile, Luis Suárez said he will carry Atletico "in his heart". "Thank one by one to all the Atletico fans. The affection they have shown me since I arrived is impressive. I will not forget it. Thanks also to my teammates. What I had to do was return the affection and for that I gave two hundred percent to a club that opened its doors to me in a difficult time. Thanks to the fans. Thank you one by one to all of them."
The 'Pistolero' remembered the title from last season. "I will always carry the League trophy we won last year, which unfortunately we could not enjoy with the fans in the stadium. I will always carry Atletico in my heart. Aúpa Atleti," Suárez said from the center of the Wanda field, while being applauded from the stands.
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