Real Madrid‘s Brahim Diaz says he will ‘forever’ follow Milan and jokes that he talks more often with Theo Hernandez than with his family and girlfriend.
Brahim scored a stunner in Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over RB Leipzig in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 on Tuesday.
He had replaced the injured Jude Bellingham, but the Spaniard also suffered a muscle problem in the second half.
“I feel well. I think I have nothing in the calf, so fingers crossed,” the ex-Milan star told Sky Sport Italia.
“I am happy I helped the team with that goal. It was important. The celebration was for my friend Jude [Bellingham] who wanted to play this game. It’s for him.”
The Italian broadcasters asked if this was the best moment in his career.
“Yes, I feel well, but I was happy at Milan, too, and I will forever be grateful to them,” said Brahim.
“I love everyone at the club because I spent three amazing years in Milan, and I am happy here, too.”
Did he talk to Theo Hernandez after the Frenchman’s goal against Napoli last week?
“Of course, I did. I talk more often to him than to my family or my girlfriend,” said Brahim who also confirmed he still watches games of the Rossoneri.
“Sure. I always follow them and will forever do it,” he admitted.
Lastly, the 24-year-old was asked if he dreamt of being called up by Spain’s national team for Euro 2024, when La Roja will face Italy in the group phase.
“What I want do to is to stay with Madrid, help the team and play well here, then we’ll see,” Brahim concluded.