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Real Madrid legend comes out in defence of veteran star – ‘Deserves all the respect’
Dani Carvajal’s future at Real Madrid remains one of the most delicate subjects at the club this summer, with his long-term role at the club increasingly uncertain.
Now, a former Real Madrid great has stepped forward to make a case for the defender to be treated with the respect his career deserves.
Figo defends Carvajal
Speaking at The Forum event held at the Metropolitano stadium, Luis Figo was measured but firm in his support for the 33-year-old.
“In Carvajal’s case, he’s had a serious injury; I don’t know what his physical condition is. I’m very grateful to people who give their whole lives for a club, regardless of whether they’re useful,” he said (h/t Mundo Deportivo).
“When you have to leave, it’s just as easy to do well as it is to do badly,” Figo added.
Figo went further, drawing on his own personal experience to make the point that players of Carvajal’s standing deserve to be handled with greater care and sensitivity.
“Carvajal deserves all the respect. I don’t know if he should be getting more playing time or not; that’s a matter for the coach. A player with a certain level of experience should be treated differently in terms of communication.
“I went through that during my last spell at Inter, when they treated me like a child, and you’re old enough to understand everything. Often, things are done wrong for no reason,” he added.
Having been a part of Real Madrid for almost the entirety of his career, Carvajal is indeed a club legend, with almost 450 competitive appearances for the team.
During his time at the Bernabeu, the defender won six Champions League titles and four Spanish league titles, making him one of the most successful right-backs in the history of football.
But with his contract expiring at the end of the season and speculation over a potential move to Qatar, it will be interesting to see what the future has in store for the Spaniard.
Real Madrid youngster Endrick continues to attract interest from several clubs ahead of another potential loan move in the upcoming January transfer window.
The latest side considering a move for the Brazilian forward is Aston Villa.
Indeed, according to reports relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club are interested in signing the Real Madrid striker on loan in January.
No minutes for Endrick
Endrick has had very limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season. Across Real Madrid’s nine matches in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, the Brazilian has played just four minutes, coming on in the 86th minute against Elche.
Such limited playing time has left the young forward struggling to gain the minutes and experience needed to develop his talent at Real Madrid.
As such, another loan move, like last January when he left for Olympique Lyon, could offer him a chance to play more regularly and continue his progression.
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, have now emerged as an interested party to acquire the Brazilian international’s services on loan for the second half of the season.
AC Milan also interested in Endrick
Howver, Aston Villa are not the only club monitoring Endrick’s situation. AC Milan have also renewed their interest in the Brazilian forward.
The Rossoneri already held an interest in the 20-year-old forward during the summer transfer window and are knocking on the doors once again now.
In fact, some reports in Italy even go on to suggest that the youngster is ready to pounce on the opportunity to sign for the Serie A giants.
For now, however, there have been no concrete developments or formal approaches from any interested club.
Real Madrid are understood to be open to allowing Endrick to leave on loan, but they are not considering a permanent sale as they still have a lot of faith in the promising attacker whom they signed from Palmeiras.
With Aston Villa and AC Milan both interested, the coming months could prove important in determining where the young Brazilian will continue his development.
