Fabio Coentrao: competition for starting eleven places is good for the club – La Liga news
Real Madrid’s latest signing, Fabio Coentrao, has claimed that the competition he faces from Marcelo for a place in the team is good for the club.
"It [competition] is good, especially for Real Madrid. Having quality players like http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marcelo-c23554 is good for any side. I will work hard to play, and so will he. We will compete for a spot every week and the team will benefit from that. That’s all that matters,"
Coentrao said.
The Portuguese International became one of the most sought after properties in Europe after a stellar World Cup and domestic campaign. The wingback was the subject of interest from Bayern Munich but Los Blancos were determined to lure to the player to Spain.
They fended off bids from other clubs after sealing the deal with a €30 million offer for the coveted defender.
Coentrao had already made his desire to play for the Whites vocal and was understandably ecstatic as he talked to the media.
“Every footballer dreams of playing for Real Madrid. I wanted to since I was a child. I used to imagine playing for this team. It was my dream and it has now come true. I hope to earn continuity and to show people I’m ready to play here,” he was quoted as
saying.
The 23-year-old has won rave reviews for his displays and was recommended to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629, who said that his friend and International teammate would be an excellent signing for the Vikings.
Coentrao has been likened to Santiago Bernabeu legend, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roberto-Carlos-c31317, for his attacking instincts and defensive solidarity. The former Benfica man is also known for his versatility, as he can also be deployed in midfield as opposed to his usual role of
an attacking full-back.
The former Rio Ave man will be a great addition to the Madrid side as he will provide some quality depth in the squad and now joins fellow signings Jose Callejon, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nuri-Sahin-c28251 and Raphael Varane for preseason training. But whether the flurry
of arrivals at the club can finally break eternal rivals Barcelona’s grasp on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011’s highest division remains to be seen.
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