Robin Le Normand has landed on his feet at an Atlético de Madrid side in need of significant reinforcements in their defensive line. The Euro Cup winner had been an open secret for months in the Atlético environment, with his signing having been closed since before the tournament. Having adapted perfectly to what Diego Pablo Simeone and the team's dynamics demand of him, Le Normand is already a regular in Cholo's defensive schemes.
In a recent interview with El Chiringuito , Le Normand had to choose between some of the legends of the Spanish football defence. In this interview, the new Atletico defender did not hide his admiration for the legend of FC Barcelona and the Spanish National Team , Carles Puyol . Le Normand prioritized the legendary Blaugrana captain over the rest of the central defenders who competed for him, although he had serious doubts about an Atlético legend.
The difficult decision of the Le Normand interview
In the interview, Le Normand had to choose between Puyol and one of the great legends of the red and white team, Diego Godín . On that occasion, the Spanish centre-back held his breath and took his time to answer what was the most difficult question of the entire interview. In the end, Le Normand chose the Catalan over "El Faraón" , although it was a choice made quietly, showing the public the difficulty of it.
What this gesture from the Atlético defender shows is the respect he has for Atlético de Madrid even though he is a newcomer. Le Normand , aware of the magnitude and the legend that Godín imprinted on the red-and-white club, did not have it easy to decide on his rival in the survey. Taking the Uruguayan as an example and hoping to consolidate his status as an Atlético legend like him, Le Normand has perfectly understood what it means to defend the colours of Atlético .
Making a name for yourself
That is the aim of a young defender who has arrived at one of the biggest clubs on the planet to leave his mark and become an icon. Le Normand is well acquainted with the history of Atlético de Madrid and all the great predecessors he has had in the role of centre-back at the club. Even so, the Spanish defender cannot bear the pressure and is determined to make history in his new home and be crucial to the achievement of important titles.
At the right time
Le Normand has arrived at Atlético de Madrid at a sweet moment in its history after having completed an anthological transfer window. The Spaniard is delighted with Simeone 's project, which he is proud to be a part of and in which he wants to continue growing as a person and as a footballer. Ambitious and willing to succeed with the red and white jersey, Robin Le Normand has already dazzled the fans and a club legend like Diego Pablo Simeone .