Feelings
"I was really looking forward to this moment. I want to thank the president, Gil Marín, the coaching staff, and all of Atleti for supporting me during a difficult time in my life and now being here. The truth is, I'm here to have a great year. I've dreamt of this moment, I've always wanted to play for Atleti since I was a kid, and today that dream is coming true."
To the fans
"This team has been having a good preseason since Wednesday to give everything in all competitions."
How do you approach the season?
"Calmly. I know it's going to be a very tough year. But let's hope we have a great year."
Many months without competing, do you feel like you wasted time or did it serve as a learning experience?
"I'm twenty years old, I'm a kid, I have a lot to learn, and I know I'll achieve it alongside these players."
Who will you remember in the first game?
"My whole family and all the doctors who helped me overcome. Now it's time to enjoy, the bad times are behind me."
How did you experience the rumors of a possible loan to Rayo?
"Very calmly. I'm a kid, I have to learn, and what better place than here at Atleti, with these teammates who are excellent people."
What did Cholo tell you, does he count on you or would you accept a loan?
"No, I didn't speak to him. He told all of us the same thing, to prepare ourselves to the fullest to give everything in the season."
Which team are you most eager to score against?
"I try to have fun and I'm not really into scoring goals. None in particular."
The League
"I really like this football and I believe Atleti has been showing that it's capable of competing for everything, and let's hope it's the same this year."
Physical demands of Atletico
"It has already been demonstrated. The Profe's demands are well known and let's hope we have a great year."