In a season where Real Madrid is more weakened than ever in defense, the ghost of Nacho resurfaces in the minds of supporters.
The former central defender of the Madrid club, who is missed by many madridistas for his state of mind, his seriousness and his versatility, was a guest on the radio show « Cope’s Great Game ».
During this grand oral, he made it known that he earned a lot more money in his new club in Saudi Arabia (Al-Qadsiah FC) than in Spain.
Below is his statement on the subject:
The level in Saudi Arabia: “I haven’t given up on the selection, I feel good. “It’s obviously not the level of Europe, but here you are facing top-level attackers, I can assure you even if people don’t believe it.”
Team change: “You can’t lie, I earn a lot more money here than in Madrid. Did I come to Saudi Arabia just for money? No. I wanted a change of life, a different experience. I’m not going to argue with anyone who says I only came here for money.”
Crisis in Madrid: “The White House has an enormous capacity to cope with all the challenges. I am no one to decide what the club should do. I’m sure the decision they make will be the best, just look at the last few years.”
Ancelotti’s situation: “If there is a coach who has credit and who deserves to be respected to get out of such a situation, it’s him. He won everything at the club. He is the ideal coach, when there is a small crisis, he reassures the locker room. It’s not a debacle right now either. They are still in the race in La Liga, there are a lot of Champions matches left… There are very good players in attack and it is not easy to concede so many goals.”
Mbappé: “Mbappé is one of the best players in the world. When you arrive at a club like Real Madrid, it’s difficult to adapt, it’s happened to all of us. It’s not the same to play for Real Madrid as elsewhere. When he explodes at Real Madrid, it will be spectacular.”
The club misses Nacho and Kroos: “When I was at Real Madrid, I felt like a very important player. I know that Real Madrid miss Toni but this club is very big and he will cope. We left with a lot of experience and leadership, but I don’t think Real Madrid lack leadership. There is still Modric, Carvajal, Lucas”…
Real Madrid matches: “It’s true that I no longer see La Liga with the same intensity as when I played, but I watch Real, it’s my team and I’m aware of everything. I practically saw every match.”
Barça’s big start to the season: “Barça is very strong and will be very competitive in La Liga. It’s going to be a great year… I think Real Madrid will win it.”
