Miguel Angel Marin, CEO of At. Madrid issued an apology to members who were offended by the new home shirt in an open letter in which he spoke about various controversial topics.
The manager said the design of the new shirts “tried to wink at two historical aspects”, adding that “it is inspired by the Manzanares River, which is so closely associated with Atlético de Madrid, representing the route of the river”.
Recall that the stripes on the new jersey are curved, which caused a lot of controversy among the fans. Apparently, he intends to represent the Manzanares River.
“We apologize to fans who don’t like this design, but the only intention was to remember the past with respect and love. On the other hand, in April 2023 we will release a T-shirt that will be a copy of the 1903 T-shirt with the original badge and will be dedicated to the 120th anniversary of the founding of the club. The jersey for season 23-24 has already been approved, with a classic design, and is in the process of being made,” he added.
Miguel Angel Marin also ensured that At. Madrid “will set up a committee made up of representatives from various supporters who will meet periodically with the club’s social area to reach consensus on relevant decisions such as future shirt designs and other products.”
