The French youngster is ready to play for Real Madrid. On Wednesday, Camavinga went for the medical and he is an official footballer of the Los Blancos.
Presented as the player of Real Madrid
Eduardo Camavinga was presented as a new Real Madrid player on Wednesday, September 8, and expressed his happiness at joining the club. The French midfielder completed his move from Rennes to Real Madrid on deadline day, and after being on international duty with France’s under-21s he is now working under the orders of Carlo Ancelotti. The player said that he is very happy and proud to be here. I want to thank the president of Real Madrid [Florentino Perez] and my family, because they have made it possible for me to be here. A few years ago they told me that I would be in Madrid.
Florentino’s warm welcome during the presentation
Prior to Camavinga walking up to the podium, Florentino Perez had some words to say about the 18-year-old and the return of fans to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. Today this club welcomes a player who is going to show his talent, Florentino Perez began. Camavinga and his family know how hard this path has been. Since he was a little boy he has been striving to wear Real Madrid’s shirt and that moment has now arrived. Although he is only 18 years old, he was being watched by some of the biggest clubs in Europe. We have been tracking his talent for the last two years. Dear Eduardo, you are now a Real Madrid player and I hope this is the beginning of a great career at Real Madrid. You are coming to Real Madrid from a friendly club. You have made history by being the youngest player to make his debut for France since 1914. And now you will wear the shirt of the club that has won 13 European Cups, you will defend a badge that has the best record in the history of football and that has values that millions of people around the world identify with.