Appointed new captain of Real Madrid since the departure of Karim Benzema, Nacho Fernandez does not hide his emotion.
After fourteen years at Real Madrid, where he became one of the best players on the planet, Karim Benzema left at the start of the summer. The 35-year-old French striker has decided to reject the contract extension offer submitted by Casa Blanca to join Saudi Arabia and the Al-Ittihad club for the next three seasons.
Thus, Los Blancos had to appoint a new captain. And it was Nacho Fernandez, who has spent his entire career, who inherited the armband. An immense pride for the 33-year-old Spanish defender.
“Being captain is very nice and it’s a very important challenge. I have been here forever. Representing this club is the best thing that can happen to me. I’m a native and I’ve been captain several times, but being Real Madrid’s first captain is very special. My responsibility is to keep fighting and winning titles, that doesn’t change. I always try to fight for my team and win games with this badge. That’s what you’ve been taught since you were little.”Nacho told the official media of the Madrid club.
“Being a captain is something else”
“Since my childhood, I have been taught the values of this club very well. Now I will try to pass them on, he added. My dream was to make my debut with the first team, but being a captain is something else. The closer the moment approaches, the more I believe in it. The team and the supporters show me their affection every day. To be a captain is to be a leader and the best possible teammate. I am proud, happy, and with the help of this great team, everything is easier. Even though there were difficulties, it was always worth extending my contract for another year at the end of each season. I think this year will be very pleasant for everyone. »
Nacho Fernandez will be replaced by Luka Modric, named vice-captain, Dani Carvajal and finally Toni Kroos, who joins this list for the first time since his arrival in Madrid.
