Koke praises new boy Jackson

Koke believes Atletico Madrid have found their new goalscoring hero in Jackson Martinez. “Hopefully, he will score many more.”

The Colombia international, a €35m arrival from Porto earlier in the summer, broke his duck for Los Colchoneros during Saturday’s 3-0 victory over Real Betis in the Carranza Trophy final, warranting praise from the midfielder in the process.

“[These two matches in the Carranza Trophy] were fundamental [in preparing for the new season],” he said after the game.

“Winning this tournament is a joy. We struggled [in the first half] but went for the win [after the break].

“We carried on running, even when the ball was stationary.

“It’s important that [Jackson] got off the mark. Hopefully, he will score many more.”

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