The midfielder signs for Olympique de Marseille
“Thank God for having made me wear this shirt and being able to discover what Atlético de Madrid is from the inside. For three years, I have been able to learn its unique values and understand why it is a special family”
Geoffrey Kondogbiamidfielder during the last three seasons for Atlético de Madrid, said goodbye this Friday to the rojiblanco club, where he has been able to “learn his unique values”, to sign for Olympique de Marseillein which he will play the next four seasons, pending the official announcement by both clubs.
The footballer, in the French city from this Friday to formalize his transfer, puts an end to three years at rojiblanco, with whom he was League champion in 2020-21, intermittently and with hardly any minutes in his last stretch under his command by Diego Simeone, for reuniting with Marcelino García Toral at Marseillewith whom he already coincided in Valencia.
Official: Geoffrey Kondogbia’s farewell message to Atlético Madrid fans now prepares his move to OM. 🔵✅ #OM
◉ €8m final fee.
◉ Four year contract.
◉ Medical tests approved.
◉ He only wanted to join OM.Here we go confirmed. pic.twitter.com/Hv8lc10uhg
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 30, 2023
“Thank God for having made me wear this shirt and being able to discover what Atlético de Madrid is from the inside. For three years, I have been able to learn its unique values and understand why it is a special family”published on his ‘Instagram’ account.
“Thanks to all my teammates, the coaching staff, the managers and, of course, the mattress fans for these three seasons that are now part of my history. I wish them the best in the future,” added Kondogbia.