Atlético Madrid Captain Koke Extends Contract Until 2027, Eyes Titles

Atlético Madrid captain Koke Resurrección will continue with the club until June 30, 2027, after signing a contract extension. The midfielder expressed his deep connection to the team, stating, "It is an honor to continue for another season at the club of my life." He hopes this extension signifies more than just one additional year, emphasizing his commitment to working towards many more seasons.

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It is an honor to continue for another season at the club of my life. Personally, last season was very special for me because I was able to compete at a high level and help my teammates where I like it most, on the field.

Koke reflected on his personal performance last season, describing it as "very special" because he felt he competed at a high level and contributed significantly to his teammates' efforts on the field. He believes his age is merely a number and is focused on maintaining the level he achieved last season, drawing inspiration from other experienced players who continue to perform well.

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I hope it's not just one more year, but many, and we will work for it.

Looking ahead, Koke stressed that the collective objective for the upcoming season must be to win a title. He noted that the team has not secured a trophy since the 2021 league championship and that both the fans and the club are eager to return to celebrating success. "The objective has to be to win a title. We haven't achieved it for a few years, and neither the fans nor the team nor the club can think about anything other than winning a title and returning to Neptune," he said, referring to the traditional celebration spot for Atlético's victories.

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Collectively, which is most important, the objective has to be to win a title. We haven't achieved it for a few years, and neither the fans nor the team nor the club can think about anything other than winning a title and returning to Neptune, where we all want to be.

He anticipates that the club will make strong reinforcements, as is customary, to meet the growing demands of each year. Koke emphasized the importance of new signings bringing enthusiasm and a desire to win. He acknowledged the high level of competition they face and stressed the need to exceed 100% effort to achieve their goals. The captain also extended his gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support, especially during difficult times, highlighting their energy and passion as a driving force for the team.

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Age is just a number, and more and more players with more age are performing at a high level, and I think that is my goal, to keep maintaining the level of last season.