Atletico President Praises Ties with Barcelona
Enrique Cerezo, Atletico Madrid's president, highlighted his strong relationship with Barcelona and its president Joan Laporta ahead of their crucial La Liga clash.
Enrique Cerezo, the president of Atletico Madrid, expressed admiration for Barcelona and its president Joan Laporta in an interview before their pivotal La Liga match. Both teams are competing for the title, making this encounter significant for the season’s outcome.
Cerezo praised Barcelona's leadership, saying, “I’ve had a great relationship with Laporta since his previous tenure. He’s a top-tier club president, and our friendship continues to grow stronger.”
The Atletico president also reflected on the productive player exchanges between the clubs, mentioning Clement Lenglet, who is thriving at Atletico after moving from Barcelona. “Our relationship with Barcelona is not only good; it’s exceptional,” Cerezo added, emphasizing the smooth collaborations in player transfers.
Despite the traditional rivalry between Madrid and Barcelona clubs, Cerezo described Atletico’s ties with Barcelona as uniquely cordial, setting them apart in Spain’s football landscape.