> “The 7 is a number that I have always liked and that great players in our history have worn. Since it was vacant, I asked for it and I am very happy to wear it,” he told Ara.
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> “I was a little sad to leave the 16 because I had a special fondness for it after these seasons in the first team, but I am convinced that it will be in good hands… !
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> “He is a great player. Ballon d’Or winner and world champion. I have him as a teammate in the national team and he is the best pivot in the world. He will give us a lot.”