Juventus star duo reacts to Nico Gonzalez’s Atletico Madrid transfer

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated Sep 2, 2025 4:37 AM ET

Kenan Yildiz and Dusan Vlahovic reacted to Nico Gonzalez’s Atletico Madrid transfer as the Argentine winger bid farewell to the Old Lady: ‘I am leaving this stage incomplete.’

Juventus strikers Vlahovic and Yildiz commented on a Nico Gonzalez Instagram post, in which the Argentine said goodbye to Juventus on Monday.

The ex-Fiorentina star joined Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid after just one season in Turin.

Details behind Nico Gonzalez’s Atletico Madrid move

Juventus and Atletico Madrid announced the move on deadline day, and the Serie A giants confirmed the official figures behind the deal.

Atletico have paid €1m for Nico’s loan move, which could rise to €2m if bonus clauses are activated. The La Liga giants have an option to make Nico Gonzalez’s move permanent for €32m.

Nico Gonzalez’s message to Juventus after Atletico Madrid transfer

“Hello everyone, it’s challenging to keep up with this profession, as there are numerous names associated with this giant of football, such as Juventus,” the Argentina international wrote on Instagram, adding a video with his best moments in Turin.

“I know from the inside what the living history of this sport is. I feel that I am leaving this stage incomplete, and I’m eager to take on another one. I appreciate being represented in the same way, and I pay my respect to everyone who passes through the club daily, as well as to our partners and fans. I embrace a team with the strength and pride with which they wear this jersey!”

Nico’s social media post triggered a reaction from his ex-teammates Vlahovic and Yildiz.

The Serbian wrote in Spanish: ‘Mucha suerte hermanito’, meaning ‘Good luck, little brother,’ while Yildiz posted a heart emoji.

Juventus have undergone significant changes to their attacking department this summer, welcoming Edon Zhegrova and Lois Openda on deadline day.