JAKARTA - Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde hopes to learn a lot under new coach Jose Mourinho.
The Uruguay captain joined Real Madrid in pre-season training last week after his country were eliminated in the 2026 World Cup group stage.
Valverde is excited to work under Mourinho, who returned to Real Madrid in May 2026 to replace Alvaro Arbeloa.
"I'm really looking forward to learning from him. I want to listen to every piece of advice he gives and make the most of every second or minute of every training session I have with him and his coaching staff."
"I will try to learn and grow as a person and as a footballer. He is a special person from whom I can learn a lot. I hope this will be a great season."
"What we want most is to win trophies this season. We want Real Madrid fans to be happy, enjoy a year full of trophies, and be proud of us," Valverde said on Real Madrid TV.
Mourinho, who led Real Madrid to one LaLiga title, one Copa del Rey, and one Supercopa between 2010 and 2013 as well as three Champions League semi-finals in his first coaching stint, has named Valverde as the team captain for the upcoming season.
Valverde, who arrived at Real Madrid at the age of 18 from Penarol, hopes to repay the trust.
"I feel very touched and very honored. Every time someone stops me on the street or in my circle of friends and says (captain) to me, it really makes me proud and touched."
"I remember back all that has happened, the good moments, the bad moments. Now the time has come to be the main captain. I have learned a lot from all the teammates who have been captains here."
"They always give me incredible support. I will make the best use of it to develop with the coaching staff," he said.
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