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During the summer, Atletico Madrid sought to sign a new right-back, and in the end, they brought in Marc Pubill from Almeria. However, he was not their first-choice option, with Jesus Areso having been above him in the pecking order of transfer targets.
Back in July, it was reported that Atleti had entered the race alongside Athletic Club to sign Areso from Osasuna, but in the end, the 26-year-old ended up at San Mames. However, he did have the option to join Los Colchoneros, as he has revealed during an interview with Diario AS.
“Yes, it’s the truth. I’m also grateful to them because it’s a great club. I’m not going to hide, but well, I decided to come here, I’m very…