Ahead of the away match against Strasbourg, Lamine Camara attended a press conference, discussing topics such as the recent transfer saga, his role in the team, and this season's objectives.

On the recent transfer window,

Lamine Camara said: "Indeed, it was a somewhat chaotic and difficult period. But ultimately, it's part of a footballer's life. I tried to remain professional, not overthink things, and I quickly moved past it, shifting my focus to the PSG match, because there's no point dwelling on it too much."

On whether he wanted to leave at that time,

Lamine Camara said: "If I say that now, it would seem like I'm no longer focused on the present, no longer focused on Monaco. Indeed, there was a possibility I could have left then, but it didn't happen at the last minute, and these things occur in football. Now, I'm fully focused on my season at Monaco, because I know that if I can maintain this momentum, I can really help the team perform well."

On the support from his teammates during this period,

Lamine Camara said: "Denis (Zakaria) has always played his role as a leader, captain, and older brother! The day after the transfer window closed, he spoke with me a lot. He told me I had to keep pushing forward, train hard, and give my best performance.

Eric (Dier) and Thilo (Kehrer) also helped me regain my focus, and I want to thank them for that."

Regarding head coach Filipe Luís,

Lamine Camara said: "He's a top coach; if needed, he never hesitates to communicate with us and give us advice. His attitude toward everyone is the same; he always helps us and encourages us to perform as well as possible. I maintain my performance and continue working hard to help the team, and I'm certainly pleased to hear his comments about me. I'll keep training hard and strive to earn 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; it also means giving everything on the pitch, running hard, and helping the team. The coach naming me as one of four captains is an honor!

I'm proud of that and hope to maintain this momentum, being a leader both on and off the pitch. And during matches, instructions don't just come from the coach. We also have experienced players like Denis on the team who don't hesitate to give us advice.

For young players like Ayman (Assab), Safouane (Benzahra), or Anis (Subel), if they need me, I won't hesitate to help them, because being a leader also means helping your teammates."

On the upcoming away match against Strasbourg,

Lamine Camara said: "Beating Paris Saint-Germain was certainly important, but we can't fall into the trap of overconfidence. Every match is different and difficult, and the away match against Strasbourg is no exception. They're a team that always shows their best side and have many great players.

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

On his experiences in recent months,

Lamine Camara said: "Recent experiences, like the World Cup and the transfer window, have helped me mature and set higher standards for myself. I know that moments like these help me grow. The World Cup was one, as were the days related to the transfer period. I've managed to turn the page, focus on this season, and maintain my performance."

On his progression,

Lamine Camara said: "I strive to improve every season through learning. I've had different coaches who have given me advice on all aspects of the game. Filipe Luís has helped me greatly to be more comfortable on the ball, which used to be a weakness of mine. The same applies to my tackles, which sometimes put me in disadvantageous positions. I've gradually improved these issues and now feel much better!

In any case, the coach once called me and told me that he would play me as a number 6, and he also expects me to handle the ball better and set and control the pace of the game. To do these things, you have to stay calm and composed with the ball at your feet, and that's what I try to do in every match."

On his relationship with Sané,

Lamine Camara said: "Sadibou and I have a very special bond! We're from the same village, and our houses actually face each other (laughs). I've known him since childhood. He's someone who works very hard and always gives his best, and you can see that in matches. We'll need him this season!

For him, I'll play the role of an older brother, and if needed, I won't hesitate to give him advice. He's already very focused and knows what he needs to do for the team, and I wish him all the best. Anyway, he's really a very good person, kindhearted, and always smiling."

On Dier,

Lamine Camara said: "We all know his ability on the ball and his capability to build play from the back. He often finds us with good passes, which helps us midfielders greatly. It's very comfortable playing with him because he has a lot of experience and can help the team build attacks smoothly from the back."

When discussing this season's objectives,

Lamine Camara said: "Do we want to compete with Paris Saint-Germain? First of all, PSG isn't the only team in the league! There are also strong teams like Marseille, Lens, and Strasbourg, which we'll face.

But for now, we're just trying to take things one match at a time. Indeed, we have a very impressive squad, especially with players like Golovin and Balogun staying, which feels great. They're all very talented players, and we'll need them this season. But for now, we're focused on this season, and how far we can go, we'll see at the end!"

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