Growing Quote by Diego Costa

When I left Atletico I had not grown as much as some of my team-mates. I shot up a bit later.

— Rodri

I've had some of the best years of my career at Atletico and remember the supporters, my teammates, and the coaching staff fondly.

— Filipe Luis

I would have liked to have done more at Atletico. I was only there for a year.

— Raul Jimenez

When I left Atletico, I thought it was good for me and for them. I had to change to see if things went differently.

— Joao Felix

It was very hard to go through life as a small boy supporting Atletico.

— Fernando Torres

I've never considered leaving Atletico because I'm happy here.

— Mario Mandzukic

You want to compete against the best players and that year at Atletico helped me a lot to become what I am now. It…

— Raul Jimenez

I saw the strikers that Atletico had and they were great players, great strikers. I want to be one more and this is why…

— Joao Felix

I feel very good at Atletico, and being here allows me to play in the Champions League.

— Thibaut Courtois

Atletico know I have a special feeling for the team. I lived the best moment of my career there.

— Diego Costa

The position I play and the way we play at Chelsea is different to Atletico. I have more freedom to put my football into…

— Joao Felix

I remember people saying that Atletico wanted me, that they are a big team, and that it will be a big challenge for me.…

— Thibaut Courtois