It is a day to be marked with a milestone for the Camavinga family.
White like the color of the jersey Eduardo will wear this season.
The midfielder left his training club, Stade Rennais, for Real Madrid against nearly € 30m.
It was presented with great fanfare by the Merengue club on Wednesday.
“
Who would have thought, 18 years ago, that one day I would sign for Real Madrid?
“, Marveled the neo-Madrilenian, just major, before answering the first questions of the Spanish journalists.
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Eduardo Camavinga on his arrival at Real Madrid.
“
Very happy to be here
”, Camavinga emphasized the pride he feels, and the gratitude towards his family. “
My parents fled the war,
” recalled the native of Miconje, Angola. What "to
instill in him some values
". Among which humility. “
I come here to learn,
” Camavinga insisted.
Afterwards, I will do everything to show the coach that I am there. I'm going to give it my all in training and work hard to grab the minutes.
“For that, it will be necessary to deal with the strong competition at Real. "
I am a young player and I have to manage to adapt to several positions in midfield, whether in 6, 8 or 10
"Commented the Madrilenian who however slipped"
to enjoy playing in front of the defense
".
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The now former Rennais could also have joined England (Manchester United, Chelsea…) and PSG this summer.
Why Real Madrid?
“
Already, the first factor is not the money, it's the pleasure,
” Camavinga replied to the Iberian media.
Carlo Ancelotti's wish to have him at the club immediately, and not to lend him to Rennes in the wake, may have played a role.
Just like the presence of a compatriot.
“
(Karim) Benzema is an idol for all French people,
said Camavinga.
He also embodies youth. You can see it with Vinicius, he's someone who is close to young players. It sure helps. On top of that, he's French.
“And the France team, precisely, does he think of finding her? “
First, I want to play for Real Madrid and the France team will come by itself.
"Always by evoking the desire"
to learn
". With a contract that runs until 2027, Eduardo Camavinga has time.