Casemiro, 30, is a Real Madrid veteran and one of the leaders in the dressing room. In an interview with Brazilian media, the player detailed his career at Real Madrid, his impact on young Brazilian players, and his intentions for the future:
How did you feel when you first arrived at Real Madrid?
“I arrived for the first time at Real Madrid Castilla and the coach told me that I had to lose 4 kg. I thought it was too much, but he said he would give me a diet and training plan. I ended up losing 6kg in 15 days.”
How do you explain the performance in the Champions League?
“We know that if Rodrygo doesn’t score at the end of the game, we won’t qualify. But we’ve been through that before, nothing different. We know how to deal with these matches. We scored a goal or conceded a net, there is no problem in both cases, the calm continues, and it does not upset our balance.”
Will Chwamini’s arrival force Kroos or Modric to leave?
“Tell me, how would you get rid of Toni Kroos? How will you give up Luka Modric? There is no way”
Can you beat Marcelo in the titles he won at Real Madrid?
“Marcelo is not just a bracelet for the club, but a role model for the country. He is not only the biggest foreign winner in Real Madrid’s history, he is the biggest winner in the club’s history.”
long-term future
“I have a contract with Real Madrid until 2025. We know that no player is immovable, but that is not a reality for me today. My idea is just to stay at Real Madrid.”
Vinicius
Vinicius Hazard was left on the bench. Hazard could steal his place at any time. He [Hazard] is training to play. If Vinicius declines, Eden will want to take his place.”
Impact on young Brazilian players
“Vinicius and Rodrygo know that I am the one who is pinching their ears. I even watched their interviews and criticized them afterwards. I always bring them back to reality. They succeeded, they reached, but the challenge now is to maintain and increase this level for many years.”