A few minutes after Xavi, it was Carlo Ancelotti who appeared at a press conference on the eve of Real Madrid’s trip to Espanyol Barcelona. The opportunity for him to come back to the situation of Marco Asensio and more generally the end of the transfer window.
About Asensio
“I don’t know anything new about Asensio, only that he assesses his situation. On September 2 everything will be clarified and if he stays he will be an important player and I will be delighted because last year he contributed a lot If Marco leaves, we’re not going to sign anyone because we don’t need them.”
About Mariano
“I count on Mariano, but he has the best in the world (Benzema) ahead of him. We have a team in which we have a lot of resources.”
On the 10 years of Modric
“He has been a good signing for Madrid and it has been for him too. His career has been very continuous and he has always played very well, with a very high level. He can continue more because I see him fresh and very motivated. I think he will do it again for one more season.”
On Casemiro’s farewell
“He helped us a lot and when you say goodbye to someone like Casemiro, of course you’re sad, but a new stage begins and I wish him the best.”
About Ceballos
“Ceballos will stay. He will get more minutes because he deserves it.”
About Rodrygo
“He will have a more important role because last year he made the difference in important games and he will start more times. He will play on the right wing and can replace Vinicius on the left, even in place of Karim. He is very complete and it will be a very important year for him.”
About Valverde
“He is a very complete player and he gives very good performances in his wing game, he gives us a lot of energy and allows us to be more intense”.
