Saul returns to Atletico Madrid after a forgettable season with Chelsea

Spanish international Saul Negues announced his return to Atletico Madrid after a disappointing season on loan with Chelsea, after the English club decided not to activate the purchase option.

Saul, 27, arrived in London in the summer of last year after Chelsea crowned European champions, on loan for a full season with the option to buy at the end of the period.

But after playing "1119 minutes in 23 matches (in all competitions) with Chelsea", according to the Spanish newspaper Marca, and not adapting to the style of German coach Thomas Tuchel, he will return to the Spanish capital.

"I would like to tell you how I felt during this adventure," the midfielder said in a post on his Instagram account, in a message to Chelsea fans. "Things did not start out in a good way. After a long time in my country, it was not easy. Little by little things improved."

"We learn and develop from everything in life and this is what I take from this adventure above all, I want to thank my teammates, they are the main credit for not falling down. Help me to continue to support the team and live calmly and positively every day," said the player, who has played for the first team in Atletico since 2012. ".

Saul scored one goal with Chelsea and crowned him with the 2021 Club World Cup in the final at the expense of the Brazilian Palmeiras, and he finished last season in the local and League Cups, losing to Liverpool.

Saul played with the junior team in Real Madrid (2006-2008), and then to the junior team in Atlético (2008-2010), before rising to the reserve team in the last and then to the first in 2012. He played the 2013-2014 season on loan. To Rayo Vallecano.

With Atletico, he won the League titles (2021), the Europa League and the European Super Cup (2018), and the Spanish Super Cup (2014).

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