Joan
Well-known member
Gave an interview to Mundo Deportivo, worth a read: https://www.mundodeportivo.com/us/e...ha-i-m-not-worried-about-the-competition.html
A few quotes I liked:
And this banger:
A few quotes I liked:
Deco has played an important role in your career.
A huge one. We’ve worked together since my final year in Brazil. He helped bring me to Europe. [...] We always talked about Barça, even when it seemed out of reach. He believed in me and helped me take each step to get here. He helped me achieve my dreams.
And Hansi Flick?
First of all, Flick made me feel important again—at a time when I felt more out than in. I’ve always worked this way, but he helped me explode. A coach’s trust means everything. He changed my career. This has been the best season of my life.
And this banger:
There’s talk of the club bringing in new competition this summer. Are you worried?
Not at all. Given the importance I’ve had this season, I won’t say I’m untouchable, but anyone who comes will have to work harder than I do. What matters to me is that whoever joins works hard and helps the team. The more top-level, committed players we have, the better. Then it’s normal for everyone to fight for their place.