Los Rojiblancos continued their recruitment drive in the off season with Emre Belozoglu joining http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristian-c9491 Rodriguez in the dressing room.
Atletico Madrid have jumpstarted their preparations for the upcoming 2012/13 season with the addition of Belozoglu Emre. The Turkish international arrives at the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 Calderon on a free transfer from Fenerbahce, and has reportedly signed a two year deal
with the Madrid-based club.
Emre joins fellow http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Turkey-c3026 national teammate, Arda Turan, in the dressing room of Los Rojiblancos. The 25-year-old exciting winger welcomed his compatriot in the Spanish capital, praising him for his professionalism over the course of his career.
Turan claimed that Emre has everything in his http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 to succeed in Spanish La Liga with his experience in the top European leagues and versatility to adopt numerous positions on the field.
Continuing with the praise, the Vicente Calderon one year veteran stated that he is impressed by how Emre can control big games and added that he has learnt a lot while playing alongside him.
"He has everything to succeed at Atletico," the 25-year-old winger told Atletico Madrid’s official website.
"He has shown that he has the personality to control big teams and his experience can help a lot in key games.”
"For me, he's like my brother and I have learned a lot from him."
Atletico sporting director, Jose Luis Caminero, also gave his backing to Emre for being a success in La Liga, claiming that his experience at the top level will help the youthful make of Los Rojiblancos.
"His experience should bring further strength to our team, which is one of the youngest in the league," the retired http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 international commented.
Emre joins the dressing room with Cristian Rodriguez in tow. The Uruguayan winger is currently away on international duty and will make his transfer official after culminating his affairs with the national team.
After spending lavishly in the previous summer transfer window, Atletico Madrid looks to have changed their ways of business. The duo of Emre and Rodriguez will be added to the dressing room at the Vicente Calderon for free with only the agent fees being
the only expense in their acquisition.
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