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Atletico Madrid signing Nikola Kalinic: I'll fight Griezmann, Diego Costa to play

Nikola Kalinic says he's ready to give everything to Atletico Madrid.

The former AC Milan striker was presented to the local media yesterday.

“I hope to do the maximum for this club and help them achieve all their objectives. We have many of them," began the Croat.

“I still need time. We'll be playing against an important club in the Super Cup [against Real Madrid], but I hope we win.

“The World Cup? What happened with the national team happened. It was their decision not to rely on me at the World Cup.

“I didn't get a medal because I didn't play, nor did I help them achieve their great result.

“Griezmann and Diego Costa are two of the best strikers in Europe, I must fight so I can compete and play.

“I have a lot of respect for them, but there are lots of games and there will be times when they rest.

“I've been following this team a lot, I know how they train and I talked to Sime [Vrsaljko], but I need time to get used to the Coach and my work. I have a lot of desire."

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