Fran Gonzalez: Courtois helped me a lot and told me I had to take this step

On August 13, Fran González attended the press conference after joining Sevilla. The goalkeeper from León previously played for Real Madrid and signed a 5-year contract with Sevilla, until June 2031.

On adapting after joining

"Adaptation has been very smooth. The club management and coaching staff are very close to us, and my teammates have made everything very easy, making us feel comfortable in daily training. I think the team is currently very happy and full of motivation, which can be seen from the preseason. We hope to get 3 points this weekend."

On initial contact

"They gave me a very strong sense of trust, which made it much easier for me to choose my next destination. Ultimately, Sevilla is a historic giant in Spanish football."

On competing with Vlachodimos

"Odysseas is indeed a very good goalkeeper, and his performance last season was brilliant, playing a key role in the team's goals. For me, he is a very good competitor from whom I can learn, and he is very approachable. I consider myself a goalkeeper who is strong in aerial balls and also likes to participate in the game."

On Real Madrid fans' comments about him

"For me, these comments are not important. Some might say they wish we had stayed, while others might hold the opposite opinion. So, for me, these voices on social media don't affect me at all."

On the Sevilla derby

"Sevilla is a passionate city, and you can see that both teams and their fans will give their all. If watching the game on TV is already very exciting, I can hardly imagine what it would feel like to actually be on the field."

On Courtois' advice to him

"I am very lucky to have a teammate like Courtois. Because he helped me a lot, I consider him a friend. He has always been very attentive to me, given me confidence, and also made demands of me, telling me that I must take this step and compete for what I want. It's truly wonderful to get such help up close."

On the pressure after joining

"I believe I come from a very demanding club, and it's the same here. All players want to experience that tension and the adrenaline rush, because we all want to win every game, and that's exactly the feeling we want."

On new season goals

"We hope to improve every day, both as a team and individually. Time will tell us where we can ultimately reach. But obviously, after two consecutive seasons of struggling until the end, our main goal is to have a more stable new season."

On his relationship with Vlachodimos

"Over the past 10 days, I have wanted to learn as much as possible from him. Our relationship in training is very harmonious, and he has always been helping me and is willing to let me learn from him, hoping I can do my best."

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