Real Madrid's New Signing, Mariano Gives Reason For Choosing Cristiano Ronaldo's No. 7 Shirt
Mariano Diaz, a Real Madrid striker, has explained why he chose to wear
former Los Blancos forward, Cristiano Ronaldo’s No. 7 jersey at the
Santiago Bernabeu.
Recall that Diaz was signed by Real from Lyon during the summer transfer window and was given the iconic jersey number.
In an interview with Cadena COPE, the 25-year-old explained his reason
for choosing the ex-Los Blancos all-time highest goalscorer jersey
number.
“I don’t think it matters much. Does it add some pressure? Sure. But it was free and it’s a number I like and a challenge for me,” Diaz said.
“I’m happy to wear that number after
so many legends like Amancio, Juanito, Butragueño, Raul…I saw them play
when I was young. And Ronaldo, sure. It was free for someone to take,
every Madrid fan knows it and they asked me what number I was going to
take. I imagine somebody else could’ve taken it, I don’t know if they
wanted to but I don’t think they didn’t dare to take it, there are some
quality players who could wear 7 here as well”.
He added, “I don’t know when I’ll
make my debut. I work so that it can be as soon as possible. I will just
keep working hard. Lopetegui told me to keep doing what I’m doing right
now”
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