Diego Godin: Too difficult to leave Atletico Madrid

Uruguay international Godin was an integral part of Atletico's breakthrough La Liga title success last season, and their run to the UEFA Champions League final.

The 28-year-old said he was always content to stay at the Vicente Calderon, due to his relationship with coach Diego Simeone.

Godin told AS.

High-profile departures from Atletico in the off-season included striker Diego Costa, and left-back Filipe Luis, but Godin understood their reasons for leaving.

he said.

Simeone, whose stint at Atletico began in 2011, has been the cornerstone of the club's revival from ninth in the 2009-10 season to champions in May - according to Godin.

Godin said.