New Real Madrid defender David Alaba has stated he has not joined the membership to exchange former captain Sergio Ramos.
The versatile Alaba, who arrives on a free switch from Bayern Munich, will put on the quantity 4 shirt that Ramos sported throughout his 16-year stint on the Santiago Bernabeu.
Ramos, 35, has joined Paris Saint-Germain.
Alaba insists he feels no stress to step into the Spaniard’s footwear.
“We all know that Ramos was here for a long time and he wore this number, became the leader of this team,” he stated at a information convention.
“But the reality is, yesterday I spoke to the membership they usually advised me that that is the one squad quantity out there proper now, and I did not wish to begin asking different gamers in the event that they wished to swap.
“I’m honored to wear number four, it’s a source of great pride and inspiration for me and I want to do it justice – but I’m not here to compare myself to other players or replace them: I’m here David Alaba Ho. “
The 29-year-old Austrian signed a five-year cope with the 13-time European champions, having beforehand spent his total senior profession with Bayern the place he gained 10 Bundesliga, two Champions League and 6 German Cups.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
