Joselu: "Real Madrid is the most important club in my life" | OneFootball

After the official presentation ceremony to introduce Joselu as a new Real Madrid player, he spoke to the media in the press room at Real Madrid City. The forward said: "Today could be one of the happiest days of my life, apologising to my children and my wife. When you leave here, you always dream of coming back. I'm very proud of what I have done over the last few years and that today is that day I return".

"I would like to say thank you for being able to be here. I'm going to give my all, it's the most important club in my life. They have taught me values that I've never forgotten throughout my career. As a forward, I like to score goals. I've scored goals throughout my career and I don't think it's not going to be like that now".

Number "Any number in the Real Madrid first team is big. I'm really proud to be able to wear any number. That's secondary right now. The important thing is that I'm here and enjoying the moment. I liked the '9' at Castilla, but to be able to have a number among the best 25 in the world is incredible".

Pressure "I'm not here to replace anyone. I'm here to do my bit and to contribute everything I've learnt. I want to enjoy myself and do whatever the coach asks of me. We all know the standard Karim has been at this club. He is one of the best forwards in the world".

Madridismo "I've never kept my Madridism hidden because I've felt that way and in life you have to be as natural as possible. To be able to have a number at the best club in the world makes me proud".

Style of play "I'm a more physical player. I like to get in the box a lot. I like to score goals, like any forward. My experience of playing in two of the best leagues in the world has made me grow as a footballer. These last few seasons, in terms of numbers, I've been among the top players on a national level and I want to show that here".

His time at Castilla "Everything has changed a lot. I've been a madridista since I was a kid and when the opportunity came up to sign here when I came to Castilla it was a huge moment. I remember it as one of the best days of my life. You're 18 or 19 years old and you don't appreciate it in the same way as you do now, but you come here and you soak up everything that this club transmits. I learnt values that only Real Madrid has, and that has enabled me to achieve big goals in my footballing and personal life, above all".

First reaction when the club called  "This was sealed a few days ago. I didn't tell my children anything until the last minute, because when you're in negotiations you never know what might happen. But when the interest comes, it's what any player has dreamed of all his life. I don't think my children and my wife believe it yet. We want to enjoy the moment". "The first contact I have with Real Madrid, other players are never mentioned. Madrid has certain values and they always respect any contact with a player. They've been great in that respect. We've all done our bit to make this happen. The club has also respected what was going on in my club and until they found out what was going on, I didn't know anything about this situation".

Role models "As a forward you always look to the best and you've had some of the best in the world here. I've been lucky enough to train with them and enjoy that experience. I couldn't tell you one in particular, but everywhere I've been I've tried to take a little bit from each of them".

Did you feel the support of the fans? "I'm very grateful. The Madrid fans deserve the best. They've always treated me with a lot of respect. I've played here as an away player and people have always been very nice to me on the street. I can only say thank you, because you're in the best team in the world and the people back me and believe in me".

Key moment in his career "Returning to Madrid is always good, at any time, but there's no better time than now. I'm in a good period in my career, but that's not what's important. Being able to be here today and enjoy these moments is special for any player in the world".

Leading role "I'm here to help, to contribute everything I've learned. I'm not the one to say whether more people will come or not. When I start training with my team-mates I'll be nervous about that first day. I can't wait to get started. I've come to help and I'm going to be at the coach's disposal for everything he needs from me".

Have you had a chance to speak to Ancelotti? "I haven't had the chance to speak to him yet. I know what kind of player I am and I know what I can contribute on an individual and team level. I'll talk to the coach and I'll adapt to what he asks of me. I'll be at his disposal for anything.

Current form "I think I need a few days off to take it all in. I want to enjoy the moment. The season didn't end the way we all wanted it to, but everything happens for a reason in football. I'm proud of what we've achieved with the national team and of being here today. That's what I'll remember".

Has anything changed since you left the club? "There are more pitches, more buildings. It's not like it was 12 years ago. Everything is growing. This club always builds and it has the best. They're going to show me everything now and hopefully I'll be able to enjoy it soon".

His family relationship with Carvajal "We shared the dressing room eleven years ago, we've had a special relationship since then and it's much, much closer now. He's very happy that this opportunity has come up and I hope to be able to celebrate a lot of things with him".

Butragueño: " We're proud every time a youth team player returns to this club" Real Madrid's Director of Institutional Relations, Emilio Butragueño, also joined Joselu at the press conference: " We're very happy to have you back with us. It's a source of pride for us madridistas every time a youth team player returns to this club. Like the president said, you know the values perfectly and those values are the ones that are going to help you to achieve all your goals with this jersey. Congratulations for winning the Nations League and for your superb contribution to that trophy. We will do everything we can to make sure that you and your family are very happy at Real Madrid. Welcome home".