The Cameroonian midfielder recently joined Barcelona and while addressing the press, the former Arsenal player clearly stated that he understands how he will have to fight for a first-team place at the Nou Camp.
Alex Song most recently joined http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 from the North London club, Arsenal, and is considered to be useless signing by many.
Most of the football pundits and fans believe that Alex Song is going to be a useless player for the Spanish giants, who already have a lot of players to play in the midfield.
However, Tito Vilanova thought otherwise when he became the first-team manager of Barcelona, and asked the management for two defensive players.
The Catalan mentor first signed the Spanish left-back, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-Song-c4804.
Song was able to impress while playing for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Martinez-c24468, the price tag attached with the Spanish player was too large, and they had to settle for the Arsenal star.
La Blaugrana currently have a lot of phenomenal players in the midfield and while addressing the press after joining Barcelona, Alex Song said that he understands how his favourite position is dominated by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sergio-Busquets-c33048.
However, he also admitted that he is going to fight for a first-team place at the Catalan capital and will play whenever his coach, Tito Vilanova, believes he is ready to play for the team.
While speaking to the press, the former Arsenal star said:
"I am coming to the best team in the world and I am delighted to be a Barcelona player," Song told a news conference. "I know I have joined a team of stars and I will have to fight for my place.
"It is a great challenge and I know I have a lot to learn. When the coach [Tito Vilanova] thinks I am ready that's when I'll play.”
Barcelona most recently faced Real Madrid in the Supercopa de Espana’s first leg which took place at the Nou Camp.
The Cameroonian midfielder, Alex Song, did not star during the game which Barcelona managed to win 3-2.
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