""I think everything starts with the number 7, because it's my favorite number, and for the history that connects us. Throughout my life, I've worn it, whether in the youth categories at the academy or with the age-group national teams-so, the ability to take this step and wear it here with the senior team is a very special moment for me," he told the media."
""There are icons like David Villa, Raúl, and Morata who wore the number 7 for the national team, and now to be able to wear it myself... it fills me with pride, and I hope to live up to the responsibility. The truth is, Morata is a special person to me, because he's helped me a lot here with the national team, and for him to give me the 'green light'" to take it made me incredibly happy."
""I've worn number 20, and 18, and 11, and also 21... and now 7. I've gone through all the numbers in the youth categories, and fulfilling my dream of playing with the senior national team is something amazing.""
He chose number 7 because it is his favorite and because of its historical connection to the national team. He wore the number throughout youth categories at the academy and age-group national teams, and sees wearing it for the senior side as a very special moment. He cites icons such as David Villa, Raúl, and Morata and feels pride and responsibility in inheriting the number. He describes Morata as a special person who helped him and granted the 'green light' to take the jersey. He sought permission out of respect and previously wore numbers 20, 18, 11, and 21.
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