Atletico Madrid’s seasoned defender, Cesar Azpilicueta, has expressed his desire to bid farewell to the club on a high note by lifting the Club World Cup trophy.
The Spanish veteran, who is expected to leave the Rojiblancos after the tournament, shared his thoughts in an interview with the club’s official website, emphasizing the importance of starting strong in the competition.
“I hope it is (my departure) with success. It would end up in the happiest way,” he said.
Azpilicueta described the Club World Cup as a thrilling challenge and highlighted the team’s ambition to secure the prestigious title.
“It’s a very exciting tournament and we have the opportunity to compete for an important title. It is a new competition and we present ourselves with great enthusiasm,” he noted.
He further stressed the need for focus and intensity from the opening game, acknowledging the tournament’s fast-paced nature.
“The goal is to start well from the first game. It is a short tournament, the small details are very important and the goal must be to win the title.
“That’s why we’re here. Frenetic games await us, we will have to be lucid. We hope to be able to give our fans something to rejoice in,” Azpilicueta added.