Alexander Sorloth has revealed he has been keen to join Atletico Madrid since he first came to Spain. Norway striker Alexander Sørloth has revealed. he had an interest in playing for Atletico Madrid since moving to Spain. But the Rojiblancos approached him and he accepted the offer without thinking, Mundo Deportivo sport reported on Thursday.สมัคร UFABET
Sorloth moved from RB Leipzig to Spain’s Real Sociedad on loan for the 2021-2023 season. But the Basque side did not make the Norwegian a permanent signing before the player signed a five-year deal with Villarreal that summer.
He has been in fine form for the Yellow Submarine. Scoring 23 goals in 34 La Liga appearances. Behind only Girona’s Artem Dovbyk, who has won the Spanish league’s top scorer award with 24 goals.
After Atletico Madrid failed to sign Dovbyk, the Bears immediately turned to Sorloth and were successful with an initial fee of €32m plus €7m in bonuses and a contract until 2028.
‘I told my agent and my family before I came to Spain that I hoped to score enough goals to have the chance to play for Atletico Madrid. When they came knocking, I didn’t think much of it. I always wanted to come to Madrid and play at the Metropolitano.’ Sørloth said.