Jose Angel Valdes reveals Barcelona interest and excited to join A.S Roma: Serie A news
New A.S Roma signing, Jose Angel Valdes has expressed his delight at joining the Giallorossi and reveals Spanish Champions, Barcelona also wanted him.
The full-back joined Roma for €4.5m from Spanish side, Sporting Gijon, as a replacement for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/John-Arne-Riise-c18833, who joined Fulham few days back. The left-back is one of the best emerging talents in the continent and was also part of the Spanish UEFA under-21 Football Championship 2011 winning squad.
The defender has revealed that Barcelona initially enquired about his services but they did not come with a concrete offer. He also thanked http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roma-c31603 for trusting his abilities and showing faith in him to play for them. Valdes admitted that he is delighted to become a part of one of the top clubs in Europe and he is eagerly looking forward to play with top players of Francesco Totti’s calibre.
The player said: “It’s true that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 came in for me, but Roma showed a desire to take a gamble on myself. It’s a pleasure to be here and I’ll work hard to do the best that I can. I’ve spoken to the Coach. He’s the ideal football tactician and we’ll try to apply his ideas on the pitch.”
“The squad is strong and Roma are a great club. They are among the best in Europe and have many champions. I’m here to learn. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Francesco-Totti-c13940? We’ve met and said hello. He’s a fundamental point of reference and it will be an honour to be in the same changing room as him.”
The 21-year-old emerged from the youth ranks of Sporting in 2008 and has slowly established himself as one of the top left-backs in the world. Valdes made 52 appearances for the Spanish side and scored one goal too. He was also awarded with the best U-21 left-back award in the 2009/10 season.
The Spaniard added that he is a huge fan of Real Madrid and Brazilian legendary left-back, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roberto-Carlos-c31317, and idolized him. Several former players and managers have tipped the defender to be a future great.
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