alvaro morata already exercises as captain between Spanish selection. The Atlético de Madrid striker made his first words at a presentation ceremony for tech company TCL as the new sponsor of his team as La Roja’s highest hierarchy on the pitch. In addition to Morata, players such as Manchester City midfielder Rodri Hernández and Real Madrid winger Dani Carvajal are also in the captains group.
Morata, 60 covers
Álvaro Morata became the new captain after Sergio Busquets’ international retirement and the absence of Jordi Alba and Koke Resurrección’s Luis de la Fuente in the first roster. Morata, who has 60 hats that gave him that bracelet, said when asked about his new sensations: “Being the captain is incredible. I’ve been with Dani (Carvajal) in the national team since we were two kids and it’s a pleasure not only to be the captain but to be back here defending my country’s jersey.”
When asked about his new role, the Atlético striker limited himself to warning: “Our current role is to help people who are new there or have been there for less time to make them feel like they’ve made us feel since we came to the national team at such a young age. It’s a great group, you don’t need a lot of help but people can count on us if they need anything.”
From the source, satisfied
De la Fuente was not worried about the departure of previous captains Sergio Ramos and Busquets and believes it is time for other football players to step up. “Of course, leaders will continue to emerge. I want positive leadership that joins other leaderships that will emerge in the locker room. “I know the potential of this group, its players have been around for a long time and there has never been a shortage of leaders,” he said.