Aymeric Laporte spoke to the media at the Media Center of the Ciudad del Fútbol in Las Rozas . The Manchester City center-back made his debut for the Spanish team in the friendly match against Portugal that was played at the Metropolitano . The Spanish team performed at a high level against the current European champions, although they lacked the goal.
Physical state
“I’m good. I retired from the field to rest. I hadn’t played for a long time and it was good for me to play those minutes. I did not want to force because I noticed an overload ”.
Requirement with the centrals
“I am very grateful to all the coaches who have been very demanding with the centrals. I am very grateful to them and I hope I can go very far with Spain ”.
Decision to play for Spain
“Every soccer player wants to compete at the highest level. It is a very nice experience. Regarding what Deschamps has been able to say, I do not think he refers to this type of thing. He was referring to a message that I did send him, although perhaps he had changed his number. These things happen in football. I am so happy to be here”.
Two left-handed centrals
“It is not very common. I did it a couple of times with Umtiti in the national team. I felt comfortable and happy to have participated ”.
Time to nationalize
“I am here because I wanted to. I am happy with the step I have taken and enjoying with my teammates. I am very grateful to everyone for being here ”.
observed
“There are a lot of people waiting for me on the corner. Everything good and bad will be highlighted. This is football and it is so. You have to be prepared for everything. All the colleagues are helping me. Since I have arrived they have welcomed me very well ”.
Favorite for the Eurocup
“Each one will have their opinion. I know that there are many more teams than Spain and France competing to win the title. Hopefully we are the ones who win. I think we have the players for it and we have to compete and perform at the highest level ”.
Spanish sentiment
“I am here to compete at the highest level, my goal is the same as Spain’s and I will give everything to win. Nobody has to doubt that I am going to give everything for this selection.
Decision making
“This comes from behind. With the U19 I already got in touch with the national team. At first it was something very different from the current one. Now that another opportunity has presented itself, Luis Enrique called me to ask me how eager I was to defend this country. I am very happy with Luis Enrique and with the president ”.
Luis Enrique and Guardiola
“It has always been said that they have the same way of thinking. I have seen different aspects, but both are very good and I am sure they will contribute a lot to us. He has contributed to me at Manchester City and these days I have already learned ”.
Peer messages
“Yes, I have received messages to congratulate me.”
Relationship with Deschamps
“The relationship when we see each other will surely be cordial. I tried to get in touch and it couldn’t be. It is not something that worries me too much. I’m delighted here and I’m going to give my all for this team and for defending this shirt. I am here to add and not to subtract ”.
