Saul returns to Atletico Madrid

Chelsea have confirmed Spanish midfielder Saul Niguez will return to Atletico Madrid this summer time following the completion of his one-year mortgage spell.

The midfielder’s time on the London membership didn’t go as deliberate, making simply 23 appearances for the Blues, with 12 of them from the beginning.

He performed the ultimate 45 minutes of Chelsea’s extra-time Membership World Cup triumph in opposition to Palmeiras, and scored his solely Chelsea purpose within the FA Cup win at Luton City.

In a farewell message to the membership’s followers, Saul thanked the membership for the time and recollections; 

“Hiya Blues, I’m writing to take my go away of you. I want to let you know how I felt throughout this journey. Issues didn’t begin nicely in any respect. After a very long time at house, altering all the pieces wasn’t straightforward.

“Due to all of the followers for supporting me by means of thick and skinny. I shall be endlessly grateful. Due to all of the employees for making it potential for me to win titles with the blue shirt.

“However above all, I wished to thank my teammates. They’ve been basic in order that I wouldn’t crumble. They helped me to proceed supporting the crew and stay a relaxed and optimistic daily. Thanks!,”

Earlier than transferring to Stamford Bridge, Saul performed 33 occasions throughout Atletico’s title-winning marketing campaign in 2020-21.