Diego has hinted that he is keen to stay at Atletico Madrid beyond this summer.
The
27-year-old has spent the 2011-12 campaign in the Spanish capital
following an underwhelming spell back in Germany with Wolfsburg, and
played a key role in Atletico’s revival under Diego Simeone, which also
included success in the Europa League.
His Spanish adventure
appears to have come to an abrupt end, however, with Wolfsburg coach
Felix Magath’s insistence that Diego would return to the Volkswagen
Arena, but the Brazilian nonetheless took the time to praise the La Liga club.
“In
Spain I have lived magical moments, and it’s generated great pleasure
and joy, wearing the shirt of red and white together,” said Diego.
“This year was very positive on both an individual and collective level and I’m delighted.”
Currently
on a high, Diego admits he is hoping for a recall to the Brazil squad
once again after a lengthy hiatus from the Selecao.
“I hope to be
in the plans of coach (Mano) Menezes. I understand that I must perform
very well for another opportunity in the Selecao because there is a very
large turnout of quality players, but I am confident that I will one
day return,” he said.
The gifted midfielder also spoke highly about Atletico team-mate Falcao.
“No
words are necessary to describe Falcao while playing for Atletico. He
is certainly one of the best strikers in the world,” he said.
“As a human being he is amazing. It’s good to have him as a team-mate.”
