DBasia.news – David Alaba has the honor of wearing the number four relic of Sergio Ramos at Real Madrid. He is also ready to prove his capacity and feasibility to wear the number of the former Los Blancos captain.
Madrid signed Alaba for free this summer. The player refused a contract extension offered by Bayern Munich.
Alaba’s arrival became an oasis for Madrid, which had just left Sergio Ramos. He is expected to become the new leader in defense.
Madrid’s high confidence in Alaba is shown by giving him the number four jersey. This is one of the sacred numbers in the Los Blancos squad.
Ramos has been using it for over a decade. Previously this number was also used by Fernando Hierro.
By using the number four, Alaba will almost certainly be compared to Ramos. But he had a strong reason to change the number 27 jersey he wore with Bayern Munich.
“They only have this number, but I know what this number means for the club. For me, it’s an honor to wear it,” Alaba told the club’s official website.
“I want to honor this number because it really motivates me. It is a number that represents strength and leadership.”
Even so, Alaba does not want to be in the shadow of Ramos. He just wants to show his best performance without having to make comparisons with the former Madrid captain.
“I didn’t come here to compare myself to other players. I came here to be Alaba and continue to be Alaba,” he added.
“I want to bring my qualities to this team. I am a versatile player who can play in different positions.”
On the same occasion, Alaba expressed his desire to have a duet with Raphael Varane. The French player has been widely reported to want to leave for Manchester United.
Varane’s presence can indeed reduce Alaba’s burden. The duo also promises the solidity of Madrid’s defense.
“Of course I would love to play with Varane. Over the years he has played incredible football and not just now.”
“He is an outstanding defender and has great quality.”