What is Atlético de Madrid's stadium called now? President Enrique Cerezo confirms name change

With just a few weeks to go before the start of the 2022-23 LaLiga Santander, a big change is on the horizon for Atlético de Madrid. It is not about the recomposition of the squad in terms of summer market signings, but a name change for the 'Colchoneros' stadium.

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Starting next season, the home of the red and white team will no longer be called Wanda Metropolitano after the agreement signed with the Spanish company Cívitas. Thus, the stadium of the Madrid club will be called Cívitas Metropolitano.

The pact between Atlético and the Spanish firm will be for the next ten years, as confirmed by the club President, Enrique Cerezo, during the presentation of the Ciudad del Deporte, in which he explained that the aforementioned company will also be the main “strategic and sustainability" sponsor of of the club.

"Our commitment to sustainability reaches the next level, thanks to the agreement with Cívitas for the next 10 years. Their alliance goes much further, it is not only our main sustainability and strategic sponsor," the president noted, before announcing the "highly valuable" agreement for the stadium to be named Cívitas Metropolitano.

New name will debut in August

In terms of sporting matters, Atlético de Madrid will make its debut in LaLiga Santander 2022-23 on August 15 against Getafe at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. Before that, they will play three friendlies: Numancia, Manchester United and Juventus.

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