Valencia CF forward, Diego López, appeared on Thursday, April 3, before the media at the press room of Ciutat Esportiva de Paterna to discuss the team’s good moment, his excellent form with 4 goals in the last 4 games, and the upcoming match against Real Madrid CF.
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Renewal
“Conversations have started, but now there are other priorities: finishing the season well, ensuring the team stays up, and whatever comes next will come. I am very happy here, I have 2 years left on my contract. Valencia is my home, it has given me everything. I am delighted with the city, with the people.”
Individual Performance
“Now, the goals are coming. The previous and current coaching staff have always told me that a season is very long and has its ups and downs, but overall, I have maintained a good level throughout the season. I was lacking in numbers, which have all come at once in the last month. Everyone tells me that my performance has been notable.”
Best Under-23 Player of the Month in LALIGA
“It meant a lot to me. It is an individual award that recognizes the great month and makes me very happy. I am very pleased.”
Evolution
“Two years have passed, but the change is significant. I had played 4-5 games in the top division, now I have played many more. Playing many minutes at the elite level gives you maturity, sharing the dressing room with experienced people, the staff… experiencing it day by day changes you a lot. Hopefully, I will score again against Real Madrid CF.”
Schedule
“We are preparing well for the match against Real Madrid CF. It is the closest one we have. We are focused on that.”
Hugo Duro
“I have a very good relationship with him. I am always very happy for him, just as he is for me. It doesn’t matter who scores the goals.”
Experience at Real Madrid CF
“It was a challenging step. My first experience away from home, a difficult year at 14. It was also beautiful where I met great teammates. A period that helped me grow.”
Corberán
“He asks us to stay focused, to work. A very demanding day-to-day. He always demands 100% from us, just like from himself. Both he and his coaching staff work hard to achieve results. Thank him for what he is doing and hopefully he continues because his successes will be ours.”
Position on the Field
“I am getting more into the opponent’s area. I do what the coach asks of me. Playing on the left side with Gayà, he asks me to play more inside. Most of the goals have come from there. I enjoy playing with both Sadiq and Hugo Duro.”
Upcoming Goals
“I still have to finish the season well, suffer as little as possible, and secure survival as soon as possible. Then, take it game by game and finish the campaign well, continuing to maintain the level of play to participate in the European Championship this summer.”
Camp de Mestalla
“It is one of the best stadiums in the world, in Europe. The fans who come to support us every time. It speaks very well of what Valencia CF is, its people, and the city. It makes opponents feel smaller. They are being vital. Mestalla is a cauldron, a key factor.”
Praise from Corberán to Diego
“Thank him. He is giving us a lot. I am proud of his words. I come here every day eager to continue improving and learning. Having the luck to have a coach and a coaching staff that pushes us to the maximum is very beautiful.”
Real Madrid CF
“As long as we win, I’m happy. The Bernabéu is the Bernabéu, but we are still playing 11 against 11. We have to focus on the field, that’s what matters.”
Asturias-Valencia CF Connection
“100% or 90% of my town supports Valencia CF. I work every day and hopefully one day be like the Asturian players who have passed through here.”
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