http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=364742 Simao Welcomed By Atleti Players And Fans 7/27/2007 11:42 AM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Antonio Lopez is excited by the signing of Simao Sabrosa as the Portuguese star was met by a huge crowd of journalists and fans as he arrived in Madrid to sign for Atletico. Los Colchoneros ended their quest to capture the former Barca player from Benfica this week after agreeing a deal worth around €20m plus two players. "I am very pleased to be joining Atletico and I hope to be able to achieve great things," the 27-year-old said. The news has lifted the club that has been starved of success for over a decade and the exit of Fernando Torres now appear to be a distant memory. Simao has also given his new team-mates confidence and Antonio Lopez admitted that the speedy wideman will be a welcome addition to the squad. "He can contribute a great deal with his wing play, forward runs and crosses, as well with a few goals we hope," Lopez said. "We will welcome him like every other new play; with open arms." Simao's arrival signalled the end of Martin Petrov's time at the club as he left to join to Manchester City, but Lopez was not prepared to compare the two players. "I do not think that you can compare one player to another like that," he continued. "Martin played the way he knew and Simao will bring his own style, but I do not think that you can say one is worse or better." Atletico have had another busy summer in the transfer market as they look to create a successful blend under coach Javier Aguirre. Before Simao's move, the club had already brought in Luis Garcia from Liverpool, Diego Forlan from Villarreal, Raul Garcia from Osasuna Cleber Santana from Santos, Diego Costa from Braga and Christian Abbiati from AC Milan. http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=365117 Simao Driven By Atletico Ambition 7/27/2007 5:45 PM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Simao Sabrosa has revealed that the ambition that Atletico have was the key reason behind his decision to move from Benfica to El Calderón. The Portuguese winger was presented by los Colchoneros on Friday after he completed a €20m transfer and is aiming high with his new team. "I can promise that I am going to work very hard to help the club and take it back to the top, where it belongs" he said. "Atletico should be among the top three clubs and winning trophies. I am going to do everything I can to make that possible. "I like ambitious clubs and the project here is very exciting. "This club has a great history and have won many things and the plan they have shown me is very good." Atleti have already brought in Diego Forlan, Luis Garcia, Raul Garcia, Cleber Santana, Diego Costa and Christian Abbiati this summer and Simao is impressed. "They are also building a very strong squad to achieve those aims," he continued. "I remember very well when Atletico were at the top and challenging for everything. That is why I am here. "I do not know all the players here, only some of them, but we have time to prepare before the start of the season. "This year we have to aim for the top, because the club deserves it." --

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