Koke Resurrección is the leader and a key figure in the dressing room of an Atlético de Madrid that could not be understood without its captain. The legendary Atlético midfielder is an emblem of the team's glorious years with Diego Pablo Simeone on the bench, who has always had a soft spot for the Atlético captain. His dedication, determination and love for the team of his life make Koke a player who is pure Atleti and makes him the ideal footballer to wear the armband.
One of his best friends within the team is another club legend like Antoine Griezmann , with whom he has maintained a close relationship since their union in 2014. The Frenchman is the Atlético star par excellence and the footballer through whom all the offensive play of an Atlético that does not understand its football without the Frenchman passes. In an interview a few days ago, Koke spoke about Griezmann and alleged several interesting observations worthy of analysis.
Koke's words about Antoine Griezmann
The Vallecano claimed that it would be legitimate "to be able to win a league title with Griezmann " given that the Frenchman was not present in either of the two trophy wins with Simeone. LaLiga has always been an idyll for Griezmann who would love to be able to lift the title this season with Atlético de Madrid . Even so, Koke himself declared that the '7' colchonero "does not have to prove anything to anyone" and that they are "delighted to be able to have a player like that in the team."
Griezmann has been chasing that dream of lifting the domestic competition trophy since his arrival at Atlético de Madrid in 2014 , just after the team won the championship. The Frenchman left in 2019 and, the following season, the team lifted the historic title after the pandemic that highlighted the good form they were going through. Returning to Atlético four seasons ago and earning the forgiveness of the Atlético fans, Griezmann wants to take another step forward and help the team achieve important victories.
A different year
The team that Atlético de Madrid has put together for this season is made to fight for all the titles at stake. The colchoneros have reinforced themselves well in all positions on the pitch and aspire to win some trophies in a season full of excitement and good feelings among the fans. Knowing this hopeful situation of the colchoneros' fans, Griezmann wants to be fundamental for the colchoneros to win some title.
A major challenge
With many speculating that 2024/25 could be one of his last seasons as a red-and-white, Griezmann is taking on this upcoming campaign extremely motivated and eager to add to his legend. The Frenchman is determined to be that omnipresent footballer that was seen on his return to Atlético de Madrid and who is crucial in all facets of the game, even in defence. Hoping to be able to live up to the expectations of such an important year, Griezmann will work as hard as anyone to achieve the standard that Atlético expects from its great star.