Real Madrid forward James Rodriguez has admitted he is still adapting to his new surroundings and new team mates in Spain.
The Colombian international, who was the top scorer at the World Cup with six goals in five matches, completed a 80-million-euro switch to the Santiago Bernabeu in August.
But he has come under fire from the critics in recent weeks for a perceived slow start to his Los Blancos career as the team have stuttered twice already in La Liga and are yet to hit top gear.
Speaking to journalists ahead of the Champions League game against Basle, the 22-year-old said he is gradually settling in but is not 100% settled yet.
“It is not yet complete. I’m in a new group and I’m gradually getting better. Every day I get better, physically and mentally. I just want to play and train. I came here as just another player and I want to train well to perform well when I play. I hope to give my all to be with Real Madrid for many years,” he said.
Looking forward to his first Champions League match as a Real Madrid player, he said the team have high standards to uphold and he will be giving his all against the Swiss side.
“We have to play with intensity and start the Champions League with a win. We have a great chance to win and do everything well. This is day-by-day and match-by-match. You can’t look back. You have to go out to win,” he told reporters.
