Obed Vargas continues to gain space within Atlético de Madrid. The Mexican international midfielder received public support this Saturday from Diego Simeone, who highlighted the footballer's attitude and disposition during his first months at the Spanish club.

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In the press conference prior to the match against Villarreal in LaLiga, the Argentine coach spoke about the adaptation process of the young midfielder, who aims to start the match according to the latest tests carried out by the coaching staff.

Simeone highlighted the difficulties that players who come to Spanish football from other leagues usually face, especially those who come from competitions other than the European environment. In that context, he appreciated the way in which Vargas has approached his arrival at the red and white team since his incorporation in the last January market.

“It is clear that the adaptation to Atlético de Madrid and the local league of many footballers is not easy, let's imagine the boys who come from other competitions, but he is a dedicated boy, eager to grow, eager to evolve, wanting to listen and above all follow the line of what the coach and the team need,” declared the coach.

The Atlético coach also left open the possibility that the Mexican's performance will allow him to consolidate within the squad in the coming months.

“He seems predisposed and will always depend on what happens on the field, which is what counts,” Simeone added.

A young talent who made the leap from the MLS

Obed Vargas arrived at Atlético de Madrid after standing out in the Seattle Sounders of the MLS, a tournament in which he was considered one of the most important young promises in North American soccer. Born in Alaska and with Mexican-American nationality, the midfielder decided to represent the Mexican team internationally before starting his time in Europe.

Since his arrival at the Colchonero club, the midfielder has played 12 games, seven of them as a starter. His presence in the team has been increasing progressively during the second half of the season.

The confidence shown by Simeone reflects the monitoring that the coaching staff does on the growth of the 20-year-old footballer, who seeks to adapt to the pace and demands of the Spanish LaLiga in one of the most competitive teams in the championship.

Atlético will now face a new commitment against Villarreal with Vargas shaping up to appear from the beginning, in a context where the club continues to bet on the development of young footballers within its sporting project.