The plate in the name of Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois at Atletico Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano has been removed. He also won the Champions League final with Real Madrid. This was followed by the removal of the plaque at Atletico Madrid Stadium.
Chelsea’s Quartua loan helped Atletico Madrid reach the Champions League final while playing for Atletico Madrid. The plaque of the player who made history with the club was erected outside the stadium as part of his completion of 100 matches for the club. But it was removed after winning the Champions League with Real Madrid.
Thibaut Courtois’ plaque has been removed from the Wanda Metropolitano after his MOTM performance for Real Madrid in the UCL final, per @brand
Atlético president Enrique Cerezo said earlier Monday, “If you want to remove Courtois’ plaque, go with an axe and shovel and remove it” pic.twitter.com/a2NSWf6LVp
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Enrique Cerezo, the club’s president, has also responded positively to calls for a section of Atletico Madrid fans to remove the quarto nameplate. He said those who need to remove the star’s plate can come with an ax and a machete and do it.
Quartu’s transfer from Chelsea to Real Madrid has been widely criticized by Atletico Madrid fans. Banners and protests have been raised several times by Atletico Madrid fans claiming that the Belgian player is a cheater. In addition, the template has now been removed.
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