Porto striker Samu Omorodion has admitted he endured an emotional period after being sold by Atletico Madrid without receiving any explanation from the club.
Softfootball understands that the Spain international never made a senior appearance for Atletico after joining from Granada in 2023. He was immediately loaned to Alaves before completing a permanent move to Porto, where he has since revived his career.
Speaking in an interview with Marca, Omorodion revealed how isolated he felt during his final weeks at Atletico.
“From the first minute, I saw the interest they had in me. The president came to Madrid to sign me, and he told me that he wouldn’t leave without signing me. That’s what a player needs to be shown confidence. I want to thank the president and the club for the bet they have placed on me.
“There at Atlético de Madrid I trained separately. I didn’t feel involved, not like a footballer. I trained, and my head told me no. I had a bad time. I cried a lot at night. My family and my mother had a very bad time. In the end, thank God, everything came together quickly, and I made the best decision.
“Nobody spoke to me, and I didn’t speak to anyone. I was still an Atlético de Madrid player; I had to go to training and do my job. I already knew the club’s position. These are things that happen in football and that make you gain experience and learn for the future.”
