Santiago Arias and his emotional message after playing again

After nine months off the court due to an injury suffered with the Colombian National Team, Santiago Arias was back with him Atlético de Madrid in the first preseason game, against Numancia.

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The Colombian side had not played an official match since October 3, 2020, when his then team, Bayer Leverkusen, faced Stuttgart for the German league.

Since October 10, 2020, Arias has been off the court due to an injury when Colombia faced Venezuela in the qualifying rounds.

The commitment was won by Atlético de Madrid on penalties after drawing 1-1 on aggregate. Arias entered in the 61st minute for Spanish defender Fran González.

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This Sunday, the player posted a message on his social networks.

“I have dreamed of this moment for 9 months, since my injury happened, thank God I have been able to do what I love so much and also come back with a win, and a penalty. Thanks to all the people who supported me, who supported me. they helped in this process, they sent me messages, to the doctors, physios, recuperators, to my family and to God once again for everything, “wrote the footballer.

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