Porto striker Samu Omorodion has expressed his displeasure with Atletico Madrid’s decision to sell him without explanation.
Omorodion, who was signed from Granada a year ago and promptly loaned to Alaves for the season, never appeared for Atletico Madrid before being sold to Porto.
In an interview with Marca, Omorodion stated that he cried all night after failing to get playing time with the club.
“From the first minute, I saw the interest they had in me. The president came to Madrid to sign me, and he told me that he wouldn’t leave without signing me. That’s what a player needs—to be shown confidence. I want to thank the president and the club for the bet they have placed on me.
“There—at Atlético de Madrid—I trained separately. I didn’t feel involved, not like a footballer. I trained, and my head told me no. I had a bad time. I cried a lot at night. My family and my mother had a very bad time. In the end, thank God, everything came together quickly, and I made the best decision.
“Nobody spoke to me, and I didn’t speak to anyone. I was still an Atlético de Madrid player; I had to go to training and do my job. I already knew the club’s position. These are things that happen in football and that make you gain experience and learn for the future.”
