Talking to in an unique interview, Aston Villa defender Pau Torres has opened up on his failed transfer to Actual Madrid again in 2021.
The Spanish worldwide, who was taking part in for Villarreal on the time, had emerged as a critical goal for Actual Madrid following the departure of membership legend Sergio Ramos.
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Nevertheless, as per the defender, Los Blancos opted to go in favour of David Alaba over him because the latter was obtainable at no cost that summer time after his contract at Bayern Munich had expired.
“There was speak of it, however there was an possibility out there like Alaba, who was free they usually went for him,” stated Torres.
“There was curiosity on their half and it’s good that such a giant membership is all for me, however I used to be additionally very blissful at Villarreal as a result of it’s my residence,” he added.
On Actual Madrid’s present crop of defenders
Torres then mentioned the present crop of defenders at Actual Madrid, naming Alaba is a participant that he likes probably the most whereas additionally naming as somebody to be careful for.
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“I like Alaba rather a lot. We’ll see how he comes again from his final damage. Huijsen could be the opposite one I’d most like to observe to see how he adapts to such a giant membership,” famous the Spaniard.
Torres then went on to speak about Huijsen intimately, highlighting his ball-carrying talents, saying:
“His journey within the Premier League has been spectacular and Andoni Iraola has given him the arrogance to develop his monumental qualities. I appreciated him rather a lot after I noticed him on the pitch.
“He carries the ball properly and he forces the opposing crew to go deep. His season has been phenomenal and he deserves to signal for a giant membership like Madrid.”
On whether or not he sees any similarities between himself and the Actual Madrid teenager, Torres added:
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“That’s true (laughs). In the best way he performs and even bodily a little bit bit. If I needed to say which centre-back within the Premier League most resembles me, I’d say him.”
Dean Huijsen joined Actual Madrid this summer time. (Picture by Lars Baron/Getty Photos)
Torres then acknowledged that Huijsen has the power to mark an period at Actual Madrid, saying: “It’s doable that he’ll. Madrid have made a giant transfer and I feel they’ve obtained it proper.
“He already has a really excessive degree and with how younger he’s he ought to progress much more. If he retains this evolution he can be an excellent participant for a few years.”
Huijsen will not be the one participant to make the transfer to Actual Madrid from the Premier League this summer time, with Trent Alexander-Arnold additionally becoming a member of them from Liverpool.
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Torres backed the England right-back to style success on the Santiago Bernabeu, saying:
“He is a superb footballer, with excellent ft, an awesome passer with an impressive cross and spectacular at set items. Madrid will swimsuit him very properly as a result of it’s a crew that assaults rather a lot and that’s what he likes probably the most. I feel he’ll adapt properly.”
On whether or not Trent can be a legal responsibility defensively for Actual Madrid, the Aston Villa star added:
“He should push himself extra in probably the most sophisticated duels. It’s not his highest quality and he is aware of he wants to enhance in that space.”
Torres was then requested to choose one among Dani Carvajal or Trent as his starter right-back at Actual Madrid, to which he didn’t have any hesitation in selecting his fellow Spaniard.
“Carvajal, after all. Hopefully he can get again to 100%. When he’s match he’s the very best right-back on the earth. He’s very full in every thing, he has management and a commendable angle,” famous Torres.
