# Aurelien Tchouameni opens up after officially signing for Real Madrid

URL: https://technosports.co.in/aurelien-tchouameni-sign-real-madrid/  
Published: 2022-06-16  
Updated: 2022-06-16  
Author: Rahul Roy

[Aurelien Tchouameni](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aur%C3%A9lien_Tchouam%C3%A9ni) officially signed his contract with Real Madrid on 14th June 2022 as he was presented in front of the Los Blancos fans. The 22-year-old will wear the [No 18 shirt at Real Madrid](https://technosports.co.in/2022/06/14/aurelien-tchouameni-18-real-madrid/), the number worn by Gareth Bale last season as he departs the club this summer.

After being officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player, Tchouameni talked about many things. Here’s what he told in the press conference:

## **Aurelien Tchouameni opens up after officially signing for Real Madrid**

## On other transfer interest

“I talked to some other teams, but I was waiting for Real Madrid. I had no doubts.”

“As soon as the rumours started, (Eduardo) Camavinga immediately contacted me and told me I have to come, that I would make a lot of progress, and that this is the biggest club in the world.”

“After every Champions League round that Real Madrid went through this season, I texted my agent to tell him, ‘we have to do everything to sign for Real Madrid.’”

“There were other clubs that guaranteed me more playing time, but this is a challenge I want to take.”

## On Kylian Mbappe

“Yes, Kylian Mbappé spoke to me, and asked me if I could come to Paris, but I told him I want to join Real Madrid, and he understood my decision and is happy for me.”

## On his position

“I think my preferred position is at 6, but I can also play as an 8 or even higher up the pitch, I’m versatile.”

## On Casemiro

“Casemiro has an exceptional career. When I was young I watched his games and he inspired me a lot. I don’t know if I’m his successor, I’m going to try to write my own story.”

## On his trophy ambitions

“I told the president to make the trophy room bigger, because there are more titles to be won.”

## On the boss

“I spoke to Coach Ancelotti a few weeks ago, he told me that Real Madrid is the best place to be.”