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I spent many nights crying, Samu Omorodion opens up on Atletico’s struggles

“There—at Atletico Madrid—I trained apart. I didn’t feel like a participant or like a footballer. I trained and my head told me no. I had a hard time. I spent many nights crying… my family and my mother had a very bad time,” Omorodion said.

Omorodion’s struggles stemmed from Atletico’s decision to exclude him from first-team activities, a situation that left him feeling disconnected.

He revealed that communication between him and the club’s management was nonexistent during this period.

“No one at the club spoke to me [about the situation], and I didn’t speak to anyone. I already knew the club’s stance,” he explained, adding that the experience has taught him valuable lessons for the future.

Despite the challenges, Omorodion’s fortunes have turned around since his move to FC Porto, where he has enjoyed a stellar start, scoring seven goals in his first seven appearances.