01-14-2021, 07:28 PM
Atletico Madrid unveils Moussa Dembele following his loan switch from Lyon; hand him Diego Costa's old No 19 shirt (photos)
French striker, Moussa Dembele has been officially unveiled as an Atletico Madrid player after completing a shock six-month loan move from Lyon to the LaLiga club on Wednesday.
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The 24-year-old was unveiled at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium on Thursday afternoon, January 14 and handed the No 19 shirt, which was previously worn by Spanish striker, Diego Costa.Â
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Dembele was signed as a direct replacement for Costa, whose contract was terminated in December, with a reported ÂŁ29.6million option to buy in the summer.
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The striker scored 21 goals and made six assists during his first campaign and followed that up with 24 goals and seven assists in 46 games last season.
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“With Dembele’s arrival, we add a young yet experienced footballer who’s strong both physically and as a finisher,” Atletico said in a statement.
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“His height also makes him a threat in the air and his speed allows him to run past the opposition’s defenders.”
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French striker, Moussa Dembele has been officially unveiled as an Atletico Madrid player after completing a shock six-month loan move from Lyon to the LaLiga club on Wednesday.
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The 24-year-old was unveiled at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium on Thursday afternoon, January 14 and handed the No 19 shirt, which was previously worn by Spanish striker, Diego Costa.Â
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Dembele was signed as a direct replacement for Costa, whose contract was terminated in December, with a reported ÂŁ29.6million option to buy in the summer.
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The striker scored 21 goals and made six assists during his first campaign and followed that up with 24 goals and seven assists in 46 games last season.
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“With Dembele’s arrival, we add a young yet experienced footballer who’s strong both physically and as a finisher,” Atletico said in a statement.
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“His height also makes him a threat in the air and his speed allows him to run past the opposition’s defenders.”
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