Thomasson ‘dreams’ of facing Real Madrid in the Champions League

Qualified for the next Champions League with RC Lens, Adrien Thomasson confided this Thursday for Generation After on RMC. He did not hide his desire to fall on Real in C1.

Ten years ago, he was still playing National with Vannes. Next season, he will compete in the most prestigious of European competitions under the colors of RC Lens. Guest of Génération After this Thursday evening on the RMC antenna, Adrien Thomasson (29) confided in his year, he who left Strasbourg during the winter transfer window to join RC Lens, which he helped to finish at second place in Ligue 1.

‘Fascinated’ by English football

A place synonymous with qualification for the next group stage of the Champions League. « It’s the toughest competition in the world, commented the 29-year-old midfielder, recruited for around 4 million euros by the Sang et Or. It will be new for us. There will obviously be some alterations to be made.  » Our dream is to discover the Champions League with the current team, but we are realistic, we know that it will be difficult to keep all the players with the external demands. Anything can happen in football. Nobody is irreplaceable, even if it can affect the level of the team. »

An assumed fan of Real Madrid, the former Nantes native already has an idea of ​​the teams he would like to face on the European stage. « I have several ideas in mind for the draw. My ultimate dream is to face my favorite team, Real Madrid. I know I’m going to make Fred Hermel happy! (laughs) Afterwards, I’m fascinated by English football. Playing a Premier League team would be very nice. And then I would like to play in a mythical stadium, so why not Bayern Munich or Borussia Dortmund. That would really make me love it! -he tells. The famous tune of the Champions League will resonate again at Bollaert from next September, for the first time since the 2002-2003 season.