Diaz spoke to the media after the first training session, expressing his excitement to reunite with teammates and begin a new season. “I was really looking forward to coming back, being here and seeing my teammates again. I’m really excited for this season and I’m very happy to be back,” he said.
Training under the guidance of the new manager, Jose Mourinho, has left Diaz pleased with the squad’s progress. He described the sessions as “really good, very physical, with a lot of hard work and intensity,” noting that the rigorous work is laying the foundations for a successful season. “This is Real Madrid and we have to win every match and prepare for it in the best possible way. It’s been a very good pre-season,” he added.
Diaz also commented on Mourinho’s impact, highlighting the manager’s experience and the clear messages he has delivered to the squad. “It’s going very well because both he and all of his staff are very well prepared. We already know who Mourinho is and everything he has won, and we want to keep winning with him,” he said. He emphasized the importance of intensity, individual quality, and collective sacrifice, noting that hard work and teamwork will drive results.
When asked about his personal objectives, Diaz stressed that his priority is contributing to the team’s success while maintaining a strong individual performance. “To be at one hundred percent and help the team. It’s obvious that I’ll give everything I possibly can. I can see that all the Madrid fans are happy with my football as well,” he stated. He also reiterated his broader goal: to win trophies for the club and to perform at the highest level each match.
Diaz reflected on his current form and his positive mood after a standout World Cup campaign with Morocco. “I’m very happy and really looking forward to continuing to enjoy myself on the pitch. Football is my passion. On a personal level, things are going really well at home too. My family and my wife are doing great,” he said. “Now I just want to keep enjoying what I love, which is football, at Real Madrid. We have to keep moving forward, enjoying ourselves and taking the positives from everything.”
Images accompanying the report show Diaz training and Mourinho overseeing sessions, underscoring the positive atmosphere and the early foundations being laid for the season ahead.
Key takeaways:
– Brahim Diaz returned to pre-season training after the World Cup break.
– He remains committed to Real Madrid amid new competition for places.
– Mourinho’s leadership has been well-received, emphasizing intensity, collective effort, and winning mentality.
– Diaz aims to contribute fully on the pitch and help the team win trophies.
– Personal happiness and family well-being are also part of his positive outlook as the season begins.