Felipe: I've always wanted to play for Atletico Madrid Atletico Madrid Keen to get going

Felipe Monteiro is already winning over Atletico Madrid's fans as he has expressed that he has always wanted to wear the Rojiblanco shirt.

The defender arrived from Porto in this summer's transfer window and he can't wait to get going.

"I've always wanted to play at Atletico Madrid," Felipe said to the club's official media channels.

"They always fight for titles and play in big competitions, which is important for my career.

"That's why I'm here."

The opportunity to work with Diego Simeone was one he couldn't turn down, being a keen admirer of the Argentine's record in Madrid.

"As a centre-back, I think I'm going to learn a lot from Simeone," he continued.

"He has experience and knows how to be aggressive when he needs to be.

"I like his style.

"He's very experienced, he knows what he's doing and I'm looking forward to working with him."

Intensity can be expected of Felipe by Simeone and Atleti's supporters, and he's promised to do everything in his power for the shirt.

"I give my all on the pitch," he said.

"That defines me, I never give up.

"I'm an intense person."