“If you have talent, you can play in any league”: James Rodríguez, ready for the Premier challenge

The serious and sometimes disconcerted face at Real Madrid was changed by a smile from ear to ear. James Rodríguez gave his first press conference, as a brand new signing for Everton from the Premier League. Along with coach Carlo Ancelotti, the Colombian was excited about the new challenge in his career.

“Football is the same wherever you go. If you have talent and quality, you can play in any league in any country. The English league is known for being tough and fast paced. It is a difficult league to settle, but I am sure I can and hopefully the settlement process will happen very quickly. “James assured.

James Rodriguez warned, on the other hand, that winning trophies with the team is not something that will happen from morning to night and that it is a plan “long-term”. “I see many signs of progress”, said the footballer, who arrived this week at Everton from Real Madrid.

“The training sessions have gone very well. I have already been in four sessions and I have seen a lot of quality. We are focused on getting what we need with this team. I think the future is very promising ”, added.

What’s more, James Rodriguez He spoke of the influence that Carlo Ancelotti, his now coach, has had on his career, after having coincided with him at Real Madrid and at Bayern Munich.

“It is very good to have the opportunity to work with him again. There is a very good relationship with him. I have come to a club with a great history and I am looking forward to performing at my best level ”, confessed.

With information from EFE.