Welcome to Atlético de Madrid - Gelson Martíns

"We have incorporated a football player who, despite his youth, already has great experience. He has been overcoming stages to become a promising player. He stands out for his versatility and talent. Here, Portuguese players have become legends of the red and white. We are confident that you will give everything for these colors. The fans will always support you," said Enrique Cerezo, president of Atlético de Madrid, welcoming the latest signing of the red and white team, the Portuguese Gelson Martíns.

Immediately afterwards, the footballer took the floor to express his happiness - "I am very happy to be at Atlético, I promise to give everything for this shirt," he stated - and admit that coach Diego Simeone has been one of the main reasons for his arrival at the Metropolitano. "The message was very important to me. He told me that I could add value to the team. The manager thinks I have special characteristics and that is why I came," he affirmed.

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@GelsonMartins_: "The message from @Simeone was very important to me. He believes a lot in his team." #AúpaAtleti

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Naturally, the winger also referred to his controversial departure from Sporting Lisbon, a team that has threatened to report Atlético for acting in bad faith in the player's signing. "I am here to do my job: play football and contribute to the team. It will be up to my superiors to talk about this," he cleared up.

Furthermore, the Portuguese made it clear that he is not worried about the competition and that he is willing to work hard to earn a place in the starting eleven. "Since I arrived, I have worked very hard, with quality, and that will help me in the way I play. That's why I am very happy to work with Simeone. I will help Atlético win game by game," he concluded.