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Luciano Vietto reveals why he turned down £14m Arsenal and Liverpool bids
LUCIANO VIETTO admits boss Diego Simeone was the deciding factor in his Atletico Madrid move.
Luciano Vietto has left Villarreal to join Atletico Madrid
The Argentine striker joined Atletico from Villarreal earlier this week for £14million, despite attracting interest from Arsenal and Liverpool.
And the 21-year-old is confident compatriot Simeone is the right manager to get the best out of him.
“Simeone has known me from when I was a child,” Vietto said. “He is the best Coach to get the maximum out of me.
He is the best Coach to get the maximum out of me
“I will integrate myself into the group quickly with the help of my teammates, who are treating me excellently.”
The 21-year-old also paid tribute to the Rojiblancos’ ability to consistently challenge for titles, as well as the club’s fans.
He added: “This is a club that always fights for trophies and it has a fan base very similar to the Argentine ones.”