“MY TEAMMATES ARE EXCEPTIONAL AT PERSONAL LEVEL”
Monday, Jul 28, 2003
-How did you get on with your new teammates these first days? -I am very glad and happy because it is a beautiful experience. In spite of knowing the coach, everything is new, the teammates are different, the language is different. I hope I will live up to the expectations.
-You traveled around Asia during your holidays and you had the chance to see the thrill your figure and Real Madrid cause in these countries. I imagine the reception did not surprise you. -I am used to these receptions. The only thing is that this trip is different from the previous one because now the thrill is caused by all the players: Raúl, Ronaldo, Zidane, Figo… Fans in these countries just go out of their way to see their idols.
-Have your new teammates surprised you, at personal level, mainly? -I already knew them at sporting level, but, at personal level, I am very happy because they have made huge effort to help me with my Spanish. They are helping me to get integrated as soon as possible. They are just as good at sporting level as at personal. I am very grateful to them.
- August 27th is highlighted date on your calendar, your debut at Santiago Bernabéu. -This event is really motivating for me. I had been very eager to meet my teammates since I signed the contract. Once this phase is over, I am only thinking about the day I will wear the white shirt at Santiago Bernabéu. This is the hope I always have in mind.
-How would you imagine a hypothetical encounter with Manchester United or any other English team? -It would be an honour for me to play English sides as a Real Madrid player. If this moment ever happens, it will be something very special in my career.
-Are you afraid of failure, like it has been the case for other English players that have left Britain to play in other tournaments? -I am not afraid. This is precisely why we have come here. The preseason matches and the adaptation preiod will get me to the start of the season in a better shape. I have lived similar experiences in England, when foreign players joined our teams. As soon as I adapt and learn the language, it will be a lot easier, though I do not deny it would be difficult.
-How did you get on with your new teammates these first days?
- August 27th is highlighted date on your calendar, your debut at Santiago Bernabéu.
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