Thomas Lemar says he is “very happy with the decision” he made to join Atletico Madrid from Monaco, after passing a medical to complete the move.
The 22-year-old France international had signed a contract with Atletico during the 2018 World Cup but the clubs had not formalised the move.
🎙🏧 Lemar spoke to us about what it means for him to join Atleti: “I want to discover the Wanda @Metropolitano and play for Atlético’s supporters” 🔴⚪🔴#AúpaAtleti pic.twitter.com/OPQxr6o6mb
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) July 29, 2018
The winger was presented by Atletico on Monday, and joins fellow Frenchmen Antoine Griezmann and Lucas Hernandez at the club.
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“I’m very happy to be here,” he said.
“Antoine and Lucas have told me lots about the club. I’m very happy with the decision I made.
“I know this team demands hard work and I’ll give it my all for the team. If I need to run more, I’ll do it without a problem.”
