Real Madrid of Spain and Ghana’s young sensation, Daniel Opare insists he does not freeze in the presence of world superstars such as Raul Gonzalez. “Being around world acclaimed stars like Raul Gonzalez, and Robinho among the other quality stars at Real Madrid does not put the fear of God in me. Rather, having the opportunity to be with these stars gingers me on to fight harder than ever to reach where they have reached in their careers”.

The young Ghanaian defender who hit the limelight with his extraordinary exploits with the Black Starlets in the 2007 Under-17 World Cup tournament made these remarks in an interview.

The young prodigy has been an integral member of the Real Madrid junior team since he sojourned abroad six months ago.

Opare made his intentions clear to intensify his training to break into the first team of the world’s most successful club this season.

“So far the players and the technical staff at Real have expressed satisfaction with my output and that alone would urge me on to fight for a place in the senior team soon”.