Usman Garuba: “Real Madrid is everything for me, I want to win the EuroLeague”

Usman Garuba has recently signed the contract that will allow him to become a Real Madrid player again. These are his first statements after the deal, made to the official television of the Madrid club.

About his return to Real Madrid: “It’s an incredible feeling to return to what has been my home since I was 10 or 11 years old. Being able to come back here is a dream for me. I’m very happy and looking forward to it. For me, Real Madrid has been everything from the very first moment. I have developed here in every sense, both academically and as a player. I have to thank this club for everything I am today”.

About his goals: “You want to be where you are valued and loved. I am excited about the day-to-day, but what I am most excited about is winning a EuroLeague with Madrid. I am happy to be back and to be able to be close to all the people who make up this team, not just the players but the entire staff and those behind them, who are great people. They are people with whom I have kept in touch; they are special people, and I have always had good memories of them. It is special to be back”.

How Garuba will help the team: “I am more mature in every sense. I have experienced many things. My goal is to work for the team, fight, and sacrifice for it. I am a versatile player, capable of doing many things on the court, and that is how I can help the team”.