Full-back Juanfran has committed his immediate future to Atletico Madrid after a signing a new one-year deal, the club have announced.
The 33-year-old defender, who joined Atletico from Osasuna in January 2011, will remain at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium until June 2019.
He told the club’s official website, www.atleticodemadrid.com: “Staying one more season at home makes me very proud and happy.
“I’m very excited about renewing one more year with the team of my life. My commitment and loyalty to this club make my heart just think about being a ‘Rojiblanco’ player.
“I just can’t wait for next season to start to continue giving the maximum in each match and make all the Atleticos feel proud of me. Forza Atleti.”
Juanfran has made 325 appearances to date for Atletico and has one LaLiga, two Europa League, one Spanish Super Cup, one Copa del Rey and one Spanish Super Cup title, as well as 22 senior caps for Spain, to his name.
Our fullback @Juanfrantorres will stay one more season as a ‘rojiblanco’ player #AúpaAtleti https://t.co/wErL7l0Gem pic.twitter.com/7UeDtCT0C5
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) June 22, 2018
