Rüdiger: “The player that Lamine Yamal is for Barça at 17 years old is quite terrifying”
Antonio Rudigerfootballer Real Madrid with a contract signed until 2027, gave an interview to ‘The Inside Scoop’ to talk about his departure from Chelsea, his new teammates in Madrid, reveal who he would sign and the impact the Barcelona player has on him Lamine Yamal.
Asked about the impact of the teenager Lamine Yamal on FC Barcelona, the German international highlighted that “We must give this guy credit. He is only 17 years old and what he is doing is not ridiculous at all.”
“At Barcelona they have a player who has a whole career ahead of him. I hope he stays healthy because we never wish harm on anyone. I hope he stays healthy,” said the man from Berlin about the young culé star.
Lamine Yamal has a great future at the helm of Barcelona. The player that he is for them at 17 years old is quite terrifying
“He has a great future at the helm of Barcelona. The player he already is for them at 17 years old is quite terrifying… quite terrifying,” said the 31-year-old German international.
Who would Rüdiger sign for Real Madrid?
“William Saliba (1.93 m. French central defender who plays for Arsenal) would sign.”
“I am very happy with my teammate in the centre-back position, Eder Militao. He has returned from a tough injury and is recovering his best level. But there are so many games that we would rotate and having Saliba… it would be great.”
Rüdiger’s opinion on Jude Bellingham
“I think if God sets your time, there’s nothing anyone can do about it, and he was always there at the right time. And luckily, he has great parents. I talked to his mom a couple of times, I met them in Chelsea, and Jude met me.” “He said his mother remembered that I was the only one who greeted them that day.”
How does Rüdiger see Mbappé’s emergence into the Real Madrid locker room?
“You hear these things, ‘Oh, Kylian will affect the locker room,’ but he is a guy with his feet on the ground. I see him mature and he is already scoring goals, influencing and the bonding game with him, Vinicius, Rodrygo and Jude is improving “.
Rüdiger on his slapping celebrations
“Sometimes I wonder what are you doing? It’s just there and when I score, I do it. That’s how I show those guys my love.”
Rüdiger also has for the Madrid staff: his slap in training
Antonio Rüdiger remembers his signing for Real Madrid: “I couldn’t believe it”
“It was May 9, 2022 when I signed with Real Madrid. They came to London. It was unreal. I hugged my children, I couldn’t believe it. They gave me a shirt, I still have it. I was holding it all day.”
Rüdiger: “Karim Benzema is the best player I have ever played with”
“The best footballer I have ever played with? Karim Benzema. I could have said many. You know, I could have mentioned Luka Modric, Tony Kroos or Eden Hazard, but I have to stay with Karim Benzema because he was a great striker. His “Intelligence is incredible! World class.”
Rüdiger gives his opinion on the Leo Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate
“I don’t like that debate. I have played against both of them. Against Cristiano Ronaldo when he was at Manchester United. For some reason we didn’t face Real Madrid in a match. Against Messi I played a lot in some important matches between Barcelona and Chelsea. Messi , for me individually because of his talent, is probably the best of all time, in my opinion.”
“But with Cristiano Ronaldo, what he did in terms of what he won individually and his numbers, goals, dedication and competitive hunger even now… it means that they are just there together. I have to respect them both in the same way. No I think it’s fair to try to put one above the other.
