Jubilation in Madrid As Top La Liga Goalkeeper Jan Oblak Renews Contract With Atletico Madrid Until 2028

• Jan Oblak will remain with Atletico Madrid until the summer of 2028 after putting pen to paper on a new deal with the Rojiblancos
• The 29-year-old goalkeeper and Atletico Madrid had been in negotiations for months as the La Liga side pushed for the deal to be signed
• Oblak who is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world has played in 352 games for Atlético since joining from Benfica in 2014 for €16 million

Atletico Madrid fans are in a jubilant mood after reports suggest Slovenian goalkeeper, Jan Oblak has extended his contract with the Rojiblancos.

The 29-year-old who is regarded as one of the world’s best goalkeepers faced heavy criticisms last season following a deep in form that saw him concede 43 goals in La Liga.

Oblak also kept just 12 clean sheets in 2021-22 which were his lowest total since joining the club but Atletico Madrid has decided to restore their faith in him by extending his deal until 2028 SB Nation reports.

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The former Benfica goalkeeper’s previous contract was supposed to run out in 2025 but a contract extension means Oblak will most likely spend a decade with the La Liga side.

Jan Oblak has made 352 appearances for Atletico Madrid since joining the Rojiblancos from Portuguese outfit, Benfica in 2014 for €16 million.

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According to Football Espana, Felix had previously been dealing with a slight muscle problem which had kept him out of the full force of preseason.

Joao Felix return is good news to Atletico Madrid fans as they have seen their squad ravaged by injuries with the likes of Koke, Sergio Camello, and Marcos Paulo all struggling with various knocks.

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Diego Simeone leaves Atletico Madrid players exhausted

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Atletico Madrid players are having their energies zapped after undergoing intense drilling in their preseason training at Los Angeles de San Rafael by manager Diego Simeone.

The Rojiblancos have been in the mountains towards Segovia for a traditional two-week training camp as they fine-tune preparations ahead of the new season.

Atleti's fitness coach, Oscar Ortega, had a special ramp area built behind the training pitch for the squad to be beasted as several drills were outlined for the players.