The Real Madrid striker Marco Asensio said in a statement a week ago that he did not want to lead the team as it is the task of his more experienced teammates. The young player claims that he was misunderstood and that he actually wants to be the leader of the team.

`I think everything I said was misunderstood. In the end, the headlines were about not wanting to be a team leader, but I never said that. Of course, I want to take the team with my teammates, but everything was misunderstood. I guess to create a debate, I don`t know. But I`m sure I want to be a leader. The only thing I said is that I respect the roles and status of the team. But I will always try to contribute as much as I can, and I want to show all my ambition and more in my third year in Real.`


`Yes, I`m surprised by the reaction that followed because I didn`t say what they said from my words. I have always strived to show that I want to be a model leader and be more important in the team. I respect the roles there, but of course I want to lead the team because we are a team and in Real Madrid we all have to work as one. Perhaps most of all, what has been said about my ambition is ill. Ever since I came here, I have always shown ambition and desire to improve and to do my best on the field. I was very surprised when all this was called into question. It is true that only some people have thought of it and those who know me know what I mean!`, Asensio said in an interview with Marca.
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