Kondogbia: ‘We want to be more competitive this year and we have the ability to do it’

Geoffrey Kondogbia is one of the captains of Valencia CF after being chosen by his teammates. Definitely a gesture of confidence, just like the Club showed by executing the purchase option at the end of last season. With the number '6' on his back, the French midfielder wants to return all the love received on the pitch, as he points out in this interview with VCF MEDIA.
That was the most exciting debut for Valencia CF against Atlético

Yes, Atlético is a very difficult opponent that demands a lot from you and in the end, that draw is a good result for us.

Mestalla vibrated in its first game and the fans are excited

Especially in Mestalla, the fans help us a lot, with this atmosphere we will win many points at home. And as demonstrated the previous season, the team will compete face to face against the big LaLiga rivals. We already took a big step forward last year, this year we want to do something more, we want to compete better and we have the ability to do it. We just have to work to get the most out of every match and training

What does it mean for you to be a new captain?

I'm proud, it's the teammates who choose me and that's a good recognition. It is a responsibility that I have and I will try to do things well. I feel like I need to pay them back with the trust they’ve placed on me

What has Valencia CF given you to be so happy?

Many things, happiness, confidence and much more. The most important thing is that I am happy here with the teammates, the coaching staff, the fans and that helps a footballer to do well in general.