𝐀𝐋𝐕𝐀𝐑𝐎 𝐀𝐑𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐀 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐃’𝐒 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐑:

“I found out a few minutes before the official announcement. I called Xabi immediately, everyone knows we are very good friends.”

“I am VERY EXCITED to coach this team. This squad is full of amazing players.”

“The most important thing is making the most out of playing for Real Madrid. I want my players to be excited and happy.”

“Our team is in a good position to win all the competitions we are still in. It’s still a long season ahead of us.”

“Xabi Alonso wished me good luck. We had a long conversation, and I wished him all the best. We are very good friends and will remain that way, as always.”

“Our youth players are VERY STRONG. Tomorrow, we are taking some of the players with us to play.

We have the BEST ACADEMY in the world.”

“Jose Mourinho? I always had a very close relationship with him, I still didn’t talk to him yet. He influenced me a lot.

I will be Alvaro Arbeloa. I’m not scared of failure.”

“Fitness preparations? I’m extremely lucky to have Antonio Pintus on my staff. He knows the players very well and we know that his methods work.”

“My thoughts on La Liga referees? I didn’t expect this question now (laughs).”

“Xabi Alonso said he wants rock and roll style football in his first press conference?

My philosophy is winning. The same philosophy that made this club the most successful in football history.”

“My thoughts on Vinícius’ reaction to getting subbed out at El Clasico? Vinícius is one of the best players in the world. That’s the only thing I think about when I see Vini.”/Tobi/