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Pradilla: Real Madrid's competitive gene matches mine

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Real Madrid has signed new power forward Jaime Pradilla from Valencia Basket for five seasons.
  • Pradilla, 25, stated that Real Madrid's competitive spirit aligns with his own and expressed excitement about competing for all titles.
  • He highlighted the team's European success as a major draw, aiming to win the EuroLeague.

Jaime Pradilla, the new power forward for Real Madrid, declared that the team's "competitive gene" is also his own characteristic. He expressed great enthusiasm about contributing to the club's pursuit of all titles over the next five seasons.

the competitive gene of the white team is also a characteristic of mine

— Jaime PradillaDescribing his fit with the new team

Pradilla, 25, joined Real Madrid after they paid his release clause to Valencia Basket, where he won the ACB League last season. "I am very excited, eager to start working and to wear the jersey as soon as possible to play in front of our fans," the player told Real Madrid TV.

I am very excited, eager to start working and to wear the jersey as soon as possible to play in front of our fans

— Jaime PradillaExpressing his enthusiasm about joining Real Madrid

The player noted that his playing style fits well with the team under coach Pedro Martínez, who also came from Valencia Basket. "That competitive gene, that every game is very important and you fight until the end, I think that is also a characteristic of mine. It's something I am very excited to be able to transmit to this club," he explained.

That competitive gene, that every game is very important and you fight until the end, I think that is also a characteristic of mine. It's something I am very excited to be able to transmit to this club

— Jaime PradillaExplaining his connection to Real Madrid's playing style

He also pointed to winning the EuroLeague as a primary objective. "What Real Madrid is known for is in Europe. I think that gene in Europe is something that attracts a lot of attention, and winning a EuroLeague would be something very beautiful. I hope I can achieve it... I want to help the team be at the top and fight for all titles." Pradilla is confident about his integration into the squad, knowing several national teammates. He also praised teammate Edy Tavares, calling him an "incredible person."

What Real Madrid is known for is in Europe. I think that gene in Europe is something that attracts a lot of attention, and winning a EuroLeague would be something very beautiful. I hope I can achieve it... I want to help the team be at the top and fight for all titles.

— Jaime PradillaStating his ambitions for the EuroLeague and other titles
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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