Ahead of the away match against Strasbourg, Lamine Camara attended a press conference where he discussed various topics including the recent transfer speculation, his role in the team, and his goals for the current season.

On the recent transfer window closing

Lamine Camara said: "It was quite a chaotic and difficult period, but ultimately it's part of a footballer's life. I tried to remain professional and not get too caught up in it. I wanted to turn the page quickly and shift my focus to competing for Monaco right away, because there's no point worrying about it all the time."

On whether he wanted to leave during that time

Lamine Camara stated: "If I talk about it now, people might think I'm not focused on the present anymore, that I'm not focused on AS Monaco. It's true there was a possibility I could have left, but it didn't happen in the end. These things happen in football. Right now I'm fully committed to my season at AS Monaco because I know if I can maintain my current momentum, I can really help the team perform well."

On the support he received from his teammates during this period

Lamine Camara said: "Danilo (Pereira) has always played his role as a leader, captain, and elder perfectly! The day after the transfer window closed, he spoke with me a lot. He told me I had to keep going, train hard, and do my best.

Eric (Bailly) and Thilo (Kehrer) also helped me refocus considerably, and I want to thank them for that."

On coach Phillipe Louis

Lamine Camara said: "He's a top coach, and when necessary, he never hesitates to communicate with us and offer guidance. His approach is the same toward everyone—he's always helping us and pushing us to perform at our best. I'm maintaining good form, working hard to help the team, and of course, I'm very pleased to hear his positive feedback about me. I'll continue to train hard and aim to earn even more of his trust."

On his leadership role in the team

Lamine Camara said: "I believe being a leader doesn't just mean being captain, but also giving your all on the pitch, running hard, and helping the team. Being appointed as one of four captains by the coach is a great honor for me.

I'm very proud of that and hope to maintain the current momentum. Being a leader both on and off the pitch. Moreover, during matches, instructions don't just come from the coach—we also have experienced players like Danilo in our squad who don't hesitate to give us guidance.

For younger players like Eliesse Ben Seghir, Safwan Mbeumo, or Anis Suebel, if they need help, I won't hesitate to assist them, because leadership also means helping your teammates."

On the upcoming away match against Strasbourg

Lamine Camara said: "Beating Paris Saint-Germain was certainly very important, but we can't get overconfident! Every match is different and difficult, and the away match against Strasbourg is no exception. They're a team that always performs well and have many excellent players.

We know it won't be easy. We saw what happened there last season when we led 4-1 but ended up losing 4-5. However, we've trained hard all week. This time we'll go there with a strong desire to win and hope to bring back three points."

On his experience over the past few months

Lamine Camara said: "These recent experiences, like the World Cup and the transfer, have helped me grow as a person and pushed me to demand more of myself. I know those moments helped me develop. The World Cup did that, just as did the past few days involving the transfer. I've managed to turn the page successfully, focus on this season, and maintain my form."

On his development

Lamine Camara said: "I try to improve myself by learning every season. I've had several coaches who have given me guidance on different aspects of my game. Philippe Louis has helped me a lot in playing more freely with the ball, which used to be a weakness of mine. The same goes for pressing, which sometimes put me at a disadvantage. I'm gradually correcting these issues and feel much better now.

Either way, the coach spoke with me and said he wanted me to play as a number 6 and wanted me to manage the ball better, organize, and control the tempo of the game. To do these things, you need to be calm and composed on the ball, and that's what I'm trying to do in every match."

On his relationship with Sarr

Lamine Camara said: "Sadibou and I have a very special relationship! We're from the same village, and our houses are right across from each other (laughs). I've known him since we were kids. He's very hardworking and always gives his all, and that shows in his performances. We'll need to rely on him this season!

With him, I'll play the role of the elder, and if needed, I won't hesitate to give him advice. He's already very focused and knows what needs to be done for the team, and I wish him success in everything. Either way, he's a genuinely good person, has a good heart, and is always smiling."

On Bailly

Lamine Camara said: "We all know his ability with the ball and his ability to build the game from defense. He often makes great passes for us, which really helps midfielders like me. Playing with him is easy because he has vast experience and can help the team create attacking play smoothly from the back."

On the season's goals

Lamine Camara stated: "Do we want to compete with Paris Saint-Germain? First, Paris isn't the only strong team in the league. There's also Marseille and Lyon, as well as Strasbourg, who we're about to face.

However, right now we're just trying to take it one match at a time. Really, we have an excellent team, especially with players like Golovin and Balingam staying, which feels great. They're very capable players, and we'll need to rely on them this season. But for now we're focused on this season, and as for how far we can go, we'll see at the end of the season."

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