Maledon trusts in winning titles with the revamped Madrid

Theo Maledon faces his second season at Real Madrid with a clear determination to be a key piece in the new project led by Pedro Martínez. The French point guard, after demonstrating his abilities in his first year with the team, seeks to establish himself as a fundamental element in the Catalan coach's scheme.

Confidence in Martínez's new project

Hours before the start of the Euroleague Supercup, Maledon spoke with the official media of the competition about the new coach, his philosophy of play, and the objectives of the Madrid team. The French point guard highlighted the arrival of Pedro Martínez as a positive turning point for the white institution.

"It's been exciting. He brings his knowledge and all his experience, and I feel that the team is absorbing his proposal very well during this training camp: what he expects from us and the way he wants us to play," said Maledon about the new coach. The French player perceives a quick integration of the Catalan coach's tactical ideas within the working group.

The point guard also delved into the more personal aspects of working under Martínez's orders. "It’s a lot of fun. And, personally, it’s simply about playing with a lot of intensity. I think that’s what stands out most about him: the demand to maintain great intensity in short periods of time," explained the French player regarding the style of play required by the new coach.

Limitless ambition in a revamped roster

Within a completely revamped team, Real Madrid's competitive demand continues to be the same as always: to win. Maledon does not hesitate to affirm that Madrid has the capacity to compete for all the available titles in the upcoming season.

"Without a doubt, we can build something special, have the opportunity to truly compete for all the titles ahead of us and showcase the best basketball possible," declared the French point guard to Euroleague. This statement reflects the winning mentality that prevails in Chamartín, regardless of the changes in the roster.

Real Madrid enters this new season with a different structure but with the same goals as always. Maledon represents that continuity in the project, being one of the few players who remains from the previous season and can serve as a link between the former structure and the new reality of the team.

The French connection as a strength of the group

An interesting aspect of the new Real Madrid is the presence of three French players in the roster. Alongside Maledon, Olivier Sarr and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot arrive, two teammates with whom the French point guard shares a long history of sporting and personal connections.

"It's always great. They are people you can trust, who understand you and with whom you have a connection," expressed Maledon about his compatriots. The point guard elaborated on his ties with both players, highlighting the depth of their relationships.

With Olivier Sarr, the history goes back to their years in the NBA, where they were together in Oklahoma City, in addition to sharing experiences in youth categories when they were both 13 and 14 years old. "It's always a pleasure to play alongside him," stated the point guard about Sarr.

Regarding Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, Maledon highlights the friendship they have forged, also enriched by their encounters in the French national team. "We have built a great friendship, also thanks to our time together in the national team. It’s very fun to combine work with friendship, so to speak. It's great; I enjoy it a lot," added the point guard.

The Supercup as the first competitive test

The Euroleague Supercup, the first title up for grabs this season and the inaugural edition of this new trophy, presents an ideal opportunity for Pedro Martínez's Real Madrid to gain competitive rhythm. The tournament features formidable rivals such as Olympiacos, Fenerbahçe, and Dubai, which will serve to test the level of the white team.

Maledon approached this initial challenge with the mentality typical of a winning institution. "Whenever we have the opportunity to win something as an institution of Real Madrid, it’s something we want to achieve; that’s why we face it as if it were a final and an opportunity to accomplish it. I am very excited and prepared to compete for the chance to win it," concluded the French point guard.

This statement encapsulates the spirit that should surround the new Madrid project: unwavering ambition, a winning mentality in every competition, and the ability to quickly adapt to new tactical schemes. Maledon, with his previous experience at the club and his connection with other French players, can be a stabilizing element in this new phase of Real Madrid.

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