The general director of Atletico Miguel Angel Gil Marin told how Koke was in Madrid.

It turns out that as a child, Koke was close to the transition to Real Madrid, but eventually stayed in Atletico.

"One of the transfers that I'm most proud of is Koke. We managed to keep him, even despite his agreement with Real Madrid. I had to talk with many people to cancel their agreement.

Then Koke was only 12 years old, "- told Miguel Angel Gil Marin.

In May of this year, Koke signed a contract with Atletico until 2024. As part of the "mattress" midfielder won the championship of Spain, the Cup of Spain, the League of Europe and the Super Cup of Spain, and twice went to the Champions League final.

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