Federico Valverde says he wants his time as captain of Real Madrid to continue for as long as possible after taking over the armband following Dani Carvajal’s departure from the club.
The Uruguay midfielder was asked what it was like to lead the Madrid side. His response underlined the importance he places on the responsibility.
“I want this not to end,” Valverde said.
Valverde has assumed the captaincy after Carvajal left Real Madrid, giving the midfielder a new role within the squad. The change means he is now among the players entrusted with representing the club on the pitch as captain.
The midfielder has been part of Real Madrid since 2016 and continues to represent the Spanish club in its current pre-season preparations. His latest appearance came in a match against a Hungarian side, with Real Madrid securing a 2-1 victory.
Valverde contributed directly to the result by providing an assist. Real Madrid’s win was their latest pre-season success, while the 2-1 scoreline ensured the Spanish side finished the contest with the advantage.
Although the match was played during the build-up to the new campaign, the game also provided another opportunity for Valverde to perform in his changed position within the team’s leadership structure. Having received the captain’s armband after Carvajal’s departure, he is now associated with a role that carries added significance at Real Madrid.
His comments suggest that Valverde is eager to make the opportunity a lasting part of his time at the club. The 2016 arrival has become a long-serving member of the Real Madrid squad, and his latest contribution combined the responsibilities of captaincy with an assist in a winning performance.
Real Madrid’s success against the Hungarian team was achieved by a single-goal margin, but Valverde’s involvement extended beyond wearing the armband. The Uruguay international also helped shape the outcome on the field, setting up one of his side’s goals in the 2-1 victory.
The midfielder’s connection with Real Madrid dates back to 2016, when he began representing the club. Since then, he has remained part of the Madrid team and is now carrying the captaincy after Carvajal’s exit.
For Valverde, the new responsibility has been accompanied by a clear expression of intent. Rather than treating the armband as a short-term distinction, he said he wanted the experience to continue. His words came after Real Madrid’s pre-season win, in which he supplied an assist as the club defeated its Hungarian opponents 2-1.