“When Madrid knocked on my door, I didn’t hesitate”

13:43Until here the direct of the presentation of Tchouaméni! Thank you very much for being there and until next time

13:30So far Aurélien Tchouaméni’s press conference.

13:30“I spoke with the coach during the negotiations to find out what he wanted from me. He was very nice and told me that if I wanted to grow I had to come here. When I signed he called me and told me he was very happy.”

13:29“When I arrived at Monaco I knew that Fàbregas was there. I knew that he could give me good advice to grow. He told me that when I got the ball back I had to go forward to surprise, see the field. I have to improve in all aspects and I’m in the best room to grow.”

13:27“Zidane is an icon for Madrid and also for the French. I have paid close attention to Benzema’s career. They are both my idols”.

13:26“Madrid is the best club in the world. I have spoken with the president and he has made it clear to me that we have to go for new challenges”:

13:26“The number eight is worn by Toni Kroos. When I arrived I asked about the available numbers and I chose number 18 because it is the most similar to number 8, which is the one I have always worn in my clubs and in my national team”.

13:24“As soon as Madrid came out of the talks, I asked my agent to do everything possible to go there. It’s a dream that comes true today”

13:23“The World Cup is a challenge, but I have to think about Madrid. If I play and I have minutes there will be no problem going. In other teams I had more guarantees of having minutes but it is a challenge to be here”.

13:22“Casemiro has an exceptional career. I followed him when I was a child and he has inspired me a lot. I don’t know if I will be his successor, I want to write my own story. If I win five Champions Leagues, I haven’t done it wrong”

13:21“It’s not up to me to talk about the price of my transfer. I try to be the best on the pitch. The price is something that clubs do, the market, the price of the transfer doesn’t interest me at all and I’m not going to talk about it.”

13:20“I try to inspire myself in American culture, in basketball. From Kobe, from Jordan. They are legends who gave their best. We cannot rest at any time, that with the minimum we are going to be successful. I work to the maximum every day”.

13:19“In the Champions League final I was already in negotiations with Madrid and other teams. When I saw the Champions League that Madrid did, I wrote to my agent asking him to do everything possible to sign for this club and I am very happy to be here”.

13:18“Since I was little I have played with two midfielders. In Madrid with a 4-3-3 my position would be pivot but I can play inside. I have the ability to do it in both positions, I have no problem playing further back or later”.

13:16“I can bring intelligence, help the team grow, I can win a lot of balls back. These aspects are going to help the team.”

13:16“I really want to show things, to train with the best in the world.”

13:16“Kylian has decided to stay at PSG, he knew I was going to leave Monaco and he wanted to know if he could go to PSG. He understood and is happy for me.”

13:14“I had spoken with other teams and when Madrid knocked on my door I did not hesitate. I spoke with my club, my agent to reach a good agreement for everyone and now I am happy to be here”

13:14“I have been lucky enough to speak with Benzema and Camavinga. Cama has improved a lot and he is very happy that he is here. Benzema is the best in the world, when he found out that the negotiations were going well he wrote to me to explain everything, in case I needed anything. It has been lucky”

13:12Tchouaméni: “I was able to choose, but when I found out that Madrid was interested I didn’t think about it for a minute. I want to leave a mark on football and this club is the best decision for me”.

13:11Tchouaméni speaks: “I am very happy to be here. It is a dream to sign for Madrid, it is the best club in the world. We are going to work to continue the history of the club”.

13:10Butragueño: “It is an honor to welcome you. Thank you for choosing Madrid. From now on we wish you the best, many successes await you. Welcome home and good luck”

13:09Tchouaméni appears at a press conference with Emilio Butragueño.

13:05Present at the presentation were Emilio Butragueño, José Ángel Sánchez (general manager) and Juni Calafat, Florentino Pérez’s strong man in terms of transfers and the person in charge of taking the reins of this transfer.

13:03The good Castilian with which Tchouaméni pronounced his first words surprised those present at the act.

12:58In a few minutes Tchouaméni will wear shorts for the first time with the white shirt.

12:56Florentino and Tchouaméni pose with the Madrid shirt with number 18.

12:55Tchouaméni, in good Spanish: “Hello everyone. I am very happy to be here to start my story with Real Madrid, the best club in the world. We are going to work hard to continue winning many titles for this club. Thanks to the president, to my agent and my family. Hala Madrid!”

12:51Habla Tchouaméni

12:51“Today begins a stage in your life at Madrid. We never give up here. Welcome to Madrid, welcome to your home”

12:51“It’s a very important day for you and your family. They’re proud of you for what you’ve had to fight for. You’ll have the support of all Madridistas, who will demand you fight, commitment and sacrifice”.

12:50“Despite your youth, you are a fixture with France. You are one of the great stars of Ligue 1. You come to Madrid to experience the most exciting moments of your career”

12:49“At 22 years old you could choose and you have chosen this shield. You are going to live experiences that you will never forget. At the Bernabéu you will see what we have been, what we are and what we will be. You will discover why this is the best club in the world”.

12:48“The next challenges will be tough, that’s why we have to reinforce ourselves with great players. Today a magnificent footballer arrives, today we welcome one of the best midfielders. Today Aurélien Tchouaméni arrives”.

12:47“It has been one of the most exciting seasons in our history, but we cannot fall into complacency. The titles are one more boost and we all think about the Fifteenth, especially the players. It is the great illusion”.

12:46Florentino: “Welcome to Real Madrid City. This is a special place for Real Madrid fans, the territory where we put our hopes for great challenges”.

12:45This is Florentino Perez speaking.

12:42The act begins with a video with the best plays of Tchouaméni. The player is accompanied by his family. Florentino will speak first and then the player will say his first words as a madridista.

12:41The presentation begins!

12:33We are still waiting for Florentino and Tchouaméni to appear so that the presentation can begin.

12:20Tchouaméni will wear number 18, the one left vacant by Gareth Bale.

12:19Tchouaméni has already signed his contract as a new Real Madrid player. In a few minutes the presentation will begin.

12:13Madrid worked hard for months to close the signing of Tchouaméni. The player’s willingness to wear white was key for the other two suitors, Liverpool and PSG, to withdraw their offers.

12:12Tchouaméni is a complete midfielder in almost all facets that stands out especially for his defensive work, being one of the best ball retrievers in Europe.

12:01The Frenchman has passed the medical examination this morning and is already at the Ciudad Deportiva del Madrid, where he will sign his new contract together with Florentino Pérez. The presentation will start at 12:30 p.m. and later Tchouaméni will appear at a press conference.

12:00Tchouaméni signed with Madrid for the next six seasons, until 2028.

11:59The young French midfielder, 22, was signed last week from Monaco in exchange for 80 million euros plus 20 in variables.

11:59Good morning and welcome to the live presentation of Aurélien Tchouaméni as a new Real Madrid player!

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