Facundo Campazzo: 'I'm a better player now than when I left Real Madrid' / News - Basketnews.com

Facundo Campazzo said that now "he is a better player" than when he left Real Madrid.

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After an almost three-year long absence,Facundo Campazzohas returned toReal Madridon a deal that is set to keep him in the Spanish capital until June 30, 2027.

The Argentinian guard has won 11 titles with the Spanish giants: 2 EuroLeague trophies, 3 ACB leagues, 2 Copas del Rey and 4 Spanish Super Cups.

On an individual level, Campazzo has been chosen twice to the All-EuroLeague First Team (2018-19 and 2019-20), in addition to winning eight medals with Argentina.

“It means a lot to both me and my family to return to what I feel is my home, the 31-year-old point guard told the club's website.

"I always had good times here. They gave me the opportunity to show me the player I am and I will always be grateful."

The Argentine stated that he never lost contact with the club.

"People with whom I continue to interact since I left until today as the president, management, friends, players, staff. I have kept in touch with many people," he said.

"The relationships that I have left here, friends and colleagues, are the ones that I miss the most and that has also pushed me to return. My family loves Madrid , the team, my daughter was born here and the comfort of the family was very important for be calm and they are happy," he added.

Regarding his condition and form, Campazzo clarified that he's feeling well physically.

"I consider myself to be a better player since I left and now I have to show it on a day-to-day basis. You have to work hard, keep trying to achieve your goals, fight for titles, be part of this team that always tries to achieve everything," he highlighted.

What hasn't changed is his desire to win titles. Coming off a lost ABA League title with his former team, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belrade, he has joined the ranks of the EuroLeague champs, who neverthless came up short in the ACB finals.

“Whenever Madrid is talked about, they talk about titles. We must to try to win every title that comes our way," he uttered.

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