Atlético de Madrid has announced the renewal of Koke, its emblem and captain, for one more season. This was announced by the Madrid club in a statement. As effective as he showed last season, when he was a basic piece in Diego Simeone’s scheme, with 56 games, the 34-year-old footballer will further expand his unmatched number of games, already reaching 740 games, with 50 goals and 121 assists since his debut on September 19, 2009 against Barcelona.
“Beyond individual statistics, the most successful in the history of Atlético de Madrid. Together we have won eight titles: two Leagues, one Copa del Rey, two Europa Leagues, two European Super Cups and one Spanish Super Cup. In this way, our midfielder is only behind Adelardo, who has ten trophies as an Atlético player,” the club highlighted about its captain.
Koke is the only player in the current Atlético squad who has been there since the first day at , who will begin his fifteenth project this year at the head of the Madrid team.
“It is a pride to be able to continue at the club of my life for another season. Personally, last season for me was very special, because I was able to compete at a high level and I was able to help my teammates where I like it most, which is on the field of play. I am proud to be able to help my teammates, both on the field and off it. And I hope it is not just one more year, that there are many of them and we will work for it,” he told Atlético de Madrid’s official media.
