Angel Correa: The goodbye of an emblem of Atlético de Madrid after a decade

Last update 21 May, 2025 by Alberto Llopis

After ten seasons full of delivery, Memorable commitment and moments, Ángel Correa said goodbye to Atlético de Madrid. The Argentinian, that arrived in 2014 as a young promise from Saint Lawrence, He leaves as one of the great referents of Diego Pablo Simeone's era.

A path marked by fighting and overcoming

Correa's story at Atleti did not start easily. Its debut was delayed due to an operation by a heart tumor detected in medical exams. But that stone on the road was only the beginning of a career full of personal overcoming. In August 2015, Finally the rojiblanca shirt was wrapped in an official match and, since then, He kept writing important chapters in the recent history of the club.

Ángel Correa's numbers, A mattress symbol

Ángel Correa has played a total of 465 official matches With Atlético de Madrid, in which he has marked 87 goals and distributed 65 assists. He is the sixth soccer player with more games in the history of the club, surpassing legends like Fernando Torres and Diego Godín.

During his career in the metropolitan and before in the Vicente Calderon, Correa raised:

• LaLiga 2020-21
• UEFA Europa League 2017-18
• UEFA Super Cup 2018

Ángel Correa scored the last goal in Vicente Calderón

Among the moments that marked their legacy, a symbolic fact stands out: He was the author of the last official goal at the Vicente Calderón stadium, A detail that connects it forever with the emotional history of the club.

A farewell full of emotion

After the duel against Betis the 18 May 2025, Correa turned the Metropolitan Stadium between applause, Tears and class hugs, in what was your goodbye to the rojiblanco coliseum. Still without confirmed destination, His name sounds strongly to reinforce UANL tigers from Mexico.

 

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The player himself confirmed that the club and Simeone have given him freedom to choose his next step. Your future will be defined after the Club World Cup, But his legacy is already sealed in the memory of mattress fans.

Correa, more than a player

Ángel Correa was not just a versatile striker and a key resource for Simeone. He was a committed footballer, fighter, Able to change matches with your energy, And always willing to give everything for the shield. With your departure, A ten -year era is closed that will be recorded in the modern history of Atlético de Madrid.