Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has talked about what his main weakness is when it comes to football.
The Frenchman joined for 31 million euros from Stade Rennais in France and he is now regarded as one of the best young midfielders in the world.
Speaking during an honest interview with GQ, he talked about his personality and temperament away from the football pitch.
“I’m a person who enjoys life a lot and I don’t care what other people say, only my teammates and my family,” Camavinga said.
“I’m the same as I was three years ago. I am an intelligent guy who is not going to lose his head because of success. I always keep a cool head. I’m a happy guy.”
Defining himself as a player, Camavinga acknowledged that “I would only change my right foot: it’s very bad”.
Camavinga is where he wants to be
“Real Madrid has been my dream since I was a kid, it’s the best club in the world. When they came to sign me, I had no doubt that I wanted to come,” he said.
“Playing at Real Madrid is different, another dimension. When I travel to another country I still think that people won’t recognise me, but they do recognise me because Real Madrid matches are seen all over the world.
“It hasn’t been a shock, as I was already used to the popularity, but it is another level,” Camavinga said of the weight of fame that comes with wearing the Real Madrid jersey.
Camavinga also spoke about his two Real Madrid role models, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos.
“I’ve learned a lot from Modric and Kroos,” he said. “First of all, the position they play in on the pitch and their characteristics, but also what they do outside: playing sport after training, resting.
“These are things that I apply because they are good for me.”
The young French midfielder also had words of praise for his coach, Carlo Ancelotti.
“He is one of the best in the world because he has been able to win many different competitions in many different countries,” Camavinga added.
“He is a person who talks a lot with the players, also with the young players. When I arrived he gave me roles and explained what he wanted from me. Whether I’m a starter or a substitute, he always gives me a lot of confidence.”
