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Former Atlante star backs club's return to Liga MX: 'They did what they had to do'
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Former Atlante star backs club's return to Liga MX: 'They did what they had to do'

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former Atlante player Daniel Arriola celebrated the club's return to Mexico's top football league.
  • Arriola acknowledged that the methods for the team's return might be debated but emphasized the joy for fans.
  • He believes Atlante's presence in Liga MX strengthens the championship and revives an iconic franchise.

Daniel Arriola, a former standout player for Atlante and a Concacaf Champions League winner in the 2008-09 season, has voiced his approval for the club's return to Mexico's Liga MX. Arriola, who is now a director in the Premier League, expressed that the necessary decisions were made to bring the "Potros de Hierro" back to the elite level of Mexican football, where they historically belong.

The methods, we know them, but in the end, everyone pursues their project and the way to get there. They did what they had to do; now they are there and it's time to enjoy.

— Daniel ArriolaArriola commented on the methods used for the club's return to Liga MX.

While acknowledging that the specific methods used to achieve the team's promotion might be divisive, Arriola highlighted that the ultimate outcome brings happiness to thousands of supporters who remained loyal during the club's time in the second division. He stated, "The methods, we know them, but in the end, everyone pursues their project and the way to get there. They did what they had to do; now they are there and it's time to enjoy."

Arriola believes that Atlante's return to the top flight benefits the league as a whole, restoring one of its most emblematic franchises. "I think the biggest beneficiaries are the fans, because they longed to have their team back in the First Division. Now they have it, and honestly, seeing Atlante in the First Division always adds prestige, doesn't it?" he remarked.

I think the biggest beneficiaries are the fans, because they longed to have their team back in the First Division. Now they have it, and honestly, seeing Atlante in the First Division always adds prestige, doesn't it?

— Daniel ArriolaArriola discussed the positive impact of Atlante's return on the fans and the league.

Reflecting on his own post-playing career, Arriola mentioned that he doesn't miss being on the field. Instead, from his current directorial position, he aims to assist young aspiring footballers in achieving their dreams in the top circuit. "After a career of more than 15 years, you miss football, but now that I'm close, I seek to continue contributing to boost young people," he concluded.

After a career of more than 15 years, you miss football, but now that I'm close, I seek to continue contributing to boost young people.

— Daniel ArriolaArriola spoke about his current role and aspirations after his playing career.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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