Villarreal player celebrating with the Atlético de Madrid shield next to him.

Major surprise when hearing the new Atlético striker: 'Atleti is...'

The new signing of Atlético de Madrid left these statements for the club's media

Atlético de Madrid has surprised with the incorporation of Alexander Sorloth. This new forward arrives for the 24/25 season. The club paid around 38 million euros to Villarreal for the Norwegian.

Sorloth, 28, is excited about his new team. In his first interview, he highlighted the greatness of Atlético de Madrid. "It's a dream, I really like the club, it's one of the biggest teams in the world and competing for the most important trophies is a dream," he commented.

Soccer player in yellow t-shirt pointing finger.
Sorloth celebrating a goal | Instagram

Previous connection with Robin Le Normand

The Norwegian is not new to the Spanish league, since he previously played for Real Sociedad, where he played alongside Robin Le Normand. "I like him a lot, he is my friend, I played with him for two years at Real and he is a fantastic defender. He has a lot of strength, I really like playing with him."

The new Atlético de Madrid forward

Sorloth's arrival comes at a crucial time for Atlético de Madrid. The club seeks to strengthen its forward line. Known for his ability to score goals and assist his teammates, Sorloth promises to be a key piece in the coach's scheme.

"As a player, I like to score goals and give assists to my teammates," explained the forward. Additionally, off the field, Sorloth enjoys a quiet life with his family. "I like to spend time with my girlfriend and my three-month-old daughter, my life is quiet," he added.

First steps with the team

Sorloth's first training session with Atlético de Madrid took place in Majadahonda. There he showed his commitment and dedication. Later, he traveled with the team to Hong Kong, where he could make his debut in the next friendly match.

Fans are eager to see Sorloth in action. They want to see how he adapts to Atlético's style of play. The expectation is high.

The passion of the red and white fans

Atlético de Madrid fans are known for their passion and unconditional support. Sorloth, aware of this, has expressed his desire to win over the red and white fans. "I really like the fans here, I think I have played four games and the fans are very good, they push the team. I hope to be able to score goals there with these fans," he said enthusiastically.

Image of Alexander Sorloth with Villarreal
Sorloth talks about Atleti fans | Europa Press

These statements show the respect and appreciation that the forward feels for Atlético's fans. He knows that the fans will be key to his adaptation and performance on the team.

An ambitious bet

The incorporation of Alexander to Atlético de Madrid represents an ambitious commitment by the club. His talent and experience in the Spanish league could be decisive in achieving the team's goals next season. The red and white fans have reasons to be excited about the arrival of this new forward.