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Jan Oblak: Atletico Madrid goalkeeper signs new deal until 2023

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Jan Oblak in action for Atletico Madrid
Jan Oblak joined Atletico Madrid from Benfica in 2014

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak has signed a new contract to keep him at the club until 2023.

The 26-year-old Slovenia international has kept 115 clean sheets in 203 appearances for Diego Simeone's side since joining from Benfica in 2014.

He won the Europa League with the Spanish side in 2018 and helped them to the 2016 Champions League final, where they lost to rivals Real Madrid.

Oblak said he was "very happy" to pledge his future to Atletico.

"I will always give my best to defend these colours with everything, I will continue to work hard," he added.

Atletico are second in the La Liga table, nine points behind Barcelona, and play Eibar on Saturday.

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  • Comment posted by Dale Cooper, at 13:42 17 Apr 2019

    This guy is in the top 5 gk's in the world.

    He's the real deal, which Simeone & co. know all too well!

  • Comment posted by ManCityJokersInEurope, at 14:55 17 Apr 2019

    Solid goalkeeper worthy to get in any team in the PL. Great business by Atlético to get him to sign a new deal. Defiantly in top 3 of best goalkeepers in the world.

  • Comment posted by D1680820000252, at 16:30 17 Apr 2019

    @ 4

    Obviously someone cares as they've written the article, someone else cares as they've read it and you care enough to comment. Maybe the real issue is that no one cares about you. Enjoying your easter holidays?

  • Comment posted by Dinah, at 16:12 17 Apr 2019

    helped them to the 2106 Champions League final, I think you meant 2016 final.

  • Comment posted by mr Smith , at 13:45 17 Apr 2019

    Top top keeper ter Stegen De Gea and him world class!

  • Comment posted by FOREST1992, at 16:45 17 Apr 2019

    @4 i care being an atleti fan, really glad of this deal as hes a very good keeper

  • Comment posted by finnharpsman, at 19:49 17 Apr 2019

    He is the best in the world.

  • Comment posted by Digger, at 20:00 17 Apr 2019

    He's got nowhere to go really, it's understandable he's signed back up. There's about 6 clubs in the world that could afford him.

    One has £80m Kepa
    One has De Gea
    One has Ederson
    One has £75m Alisson
    One has Buffon
    One has Courtois

    The only big 'rich' teams left are Bayern (Neuer) and Juve (Sczesny). Bayern don't need him, and Juve wouldn't pay his fee/wage.

    He's stuck, same as DDG.

  • Comment posted by vanPietro, at 22:15 17 Apr 2019

    Atlético need to keep him, Griezmann , Nigūez and Simeone if they want to mount a sustained challenge

  • Comment posted by User0126244157, at 19:58 17 Apr 2019

    So we get a HYS on an obscure player at a spanish club but nothing on that thug Barton?

    Typical BBC rubbish!

  • Comment posted by Digger, at 20:09 17 Apr 2019

    It's quite sad how low the BBC's articles have gone. A decent journo with intellect would accompany this story with another about how all the other big hitters have world class goalies already, and they have more important positions to cover instead of paying 80+m and 200k a week for Oblak.

    Even fans on here with any nous will work out why he's resigned. Maybe next year when Buffon gives up.

  • Comment posted by User0776085928, at 19:21 17 Apr 2019

    @3
    It’s worthy of an HYS because he is the best goalkeeper in the World and one that every club in the EPL would love to have

  • Comment posted by Michael Lewis, at 16:03 17 Apr 2019

    Is such a small article on a subject that most people won't be bothered about worthy of an HYS?

  • Comment posted by User0126244157, at 20:01 17 Apr 2019

    Only 16 comments in SIX HOURS!!!!

    I see Spanish football is popular then?

  • Comment posted by Fr, at 22:51 17 Apr 2019

    Definitely worth a HYS.

  • Comment posted by Soots, at 14:27 17 Apr 2019

    Now we know why Utd are looking to buy ol' little arms its because no one else wants to go there.

  • Comment posted by Notset, at 18:05 17 Apr 2019

    Most likely one of those 2 years remaining. Maybe had a now low min price clause.

  • Comment posted by bill the bobber, at 13:51 17 Apr 2019

    Goalkeeper in Spain signs new contract!!!!!
    BBC - Can someone please confirm - how is this worthy of a HYS when you look at some of the other stories that could be?
    What sort of discussion do you expect to develop?

  • Comment posted by mr bear, at 17:29 17 Apr 2019

    The only thing missing is the ridiculous £474 million release clause or what ever it may be. That's 1 thing Spanish clubs are good at, stopping there prized assets leaving for what there worth. Look at real wanting £130 mill for a washed up bale, not letting varane leave for less than his extortionate release clause wich is atleast 3 times more than his true value

  • Comment posted by User0462292252, at 16:03 17 Apr 2019

    Top keeper. Apparently Klopp first choice keeper was him but was put off by his price tag so got Alisson

    I think we got the better deal. Oblak probably is a better shot stopper but for passing and composure Allison is better esp how we play

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