Nacho: “Being captain is a challenge”

The 2023 preseason is one of the most special for Nacho since he debuted as the first captain of the squad of real Madrid after the departure of Karim Benzema to Saudi Arabia. “Being captain is very good and a very important challenge,” acknowledged the youth squad player in statements to the white club’s official media from the team’s headquarters. ancelotti in The Angels.

“I have been here all my life, not only in the first team but in all categories. Representing this club is the best thing that could happen to me. I am a man of the house and I have served as captain many times but being the first captain of Real Madrid is very special,” said the central defender. “The responsibility that comes with it is to keep fighting and winning titles, that doesn’t change. I always try to fight for my team and win games with this shield, which is what they teach you since you’re little,” he assumes.

“They taught me a lot since I was young what the values ​​of this club are and now I will try to pass them on. My dream is to make my debut in the first team but being the first captain is strange. The closer the moment gets, the more I believe in it”, reasoned Nacho.

“The team and the fans show me their love every day. Being captain means being a leader and being the best teammate for everyone. I am proud and happy and with the help of this great team everything is easier”, added the defender.

“Even if there are difficulties over the years, it is always worth extending the contract for another year at the end of each season. I take it with the same enthusiasm as in my first game. I think this year will be very nice for everyone,” he said. Nacho

“This preseason is special, so are all of them. We are proud to be here. In Los Angeles, we feel at home, we have been coming here for many years. With the effect of the club, they know you all over the world. It is a reason to rejoice because of the love that the fans send us”, concluded the new captain.