AS Monaco – Mohamed Camara: “I shouldn’t compare myself to Tchouaméni”
Recruited by AS Monaco to succeed Aurélien Tchouaméni, the Malian Mohamed Camara rejects comparisons.
AS Monaco took its time to compensate for the departure of Aurélien Tchouaméni to Real Madrid. Without their precious midfielder, the Principality club were eliminated in the third preliminary round of the Champions League by PSV Eindhoven.
Monaco finally secured the services of Mohamed Camara, who played for RB Salzburg. Officially presented to the media on Thursday August 18, the Malian explained why he had chosen to join ASM and refused to be presented as Tchouaméni’s successor.
On his choice to join Monaco
“We cannot say no to Monaco. It is the biggest French club and it is recognized in Europe. The project is magnificent and has me much more. I liked the speech of the coach and the leaders. It is a place where I will be able to continue my progress. »
On Monaco’s failure to qualify for the Champions League
“It didn’t change my choice. It was already done before. I was determined to join Monaco where the team is of quality. It’s up to us to be 100% to have a very good Europa League campaign. »
On what he knows about Ligue 1
“I didn’t know Ligue 1 but Hamari Traoré (the captain of the Malian team who plays in Rennes, editor’s note) told me a lot about a very high level championship, physical but also very technical. He gave me lessons and advice. He’s a big brother. We were in the same academy (that of Jean-Marc Guillou, editor’s note). He said to me: “Mo, you have an incredible quality. You can come and play in France. You will be fine. I also knew Minamino. We played a little together in Salzburg before he left for Liverpool (in 2019-2020). And Salam Ag Jiddou, who applies in reserve here, also advised me a lot”.
On the succession of Tchouaméni
“I must not compare myself to Tchouameni. He did great things with Monaco but everyone has their career to manage and I wish him the best. Being chosen is a source of motivation. I will put all my qualities at the service of the team. »