Interview with Jordi Alba (07/04/2012). The defense of Hospitalet shows his desire to play with which considers "the best players in the world" and "the best fans." It also stresses that play at the club "is a great challenge" to try to resolve "the best way possible."
Jordi Alba arrived this morning to the facilities of FC Barcelona, where on Thursday formalized his contract as a new player of the entity. L'Hospitalet player was pleased by his return home and hopes to show the fans why he Barca signing. A Jordi Alba also wanted to thank the presence of the fans who have come to the stadium.
These are the impressions of Jordi Alba to Barça TV microphones:
- It started with a wonderful detail that is addressed to the public that a while ago I was waiting and was eager to see it.
"Yes, I think it is nice that the public loves you and is a great joy for me to sign for a great club. People have shown me happy, and I am with them."
- In one month he has changed his life. With the Spanish team won the European Championship, signed for Barça ... can not ask for anything more.
"I'm very happy, it has been an incredible month for me and now to take this opportunity has given me the FC Barcelona. I go home, with my family and my people, so very happy."
- Since there was no Barjuan Sergi left side Catalan in Barcelona. What does it mean for you and what you most excited for this signing.
"My dream is to play the best team in the world with the best players and the best fans. It is a great challenge for me but I will do my best. It's a great opportunity, I have to grow even more and this is a great club to do so. "
- When he left Barca ever imagined back home? Was your goal or that has been occurring gradually as it has been growing in your career?
"I went with 15, I looked for life in another place and luckily years later I have signed for Barcelona. It is an opportunity that has given me the club and am very happy."
- This month we have seen Euro connected very well with Xavi, Iniesta, Cesc, Peter ... for there were many of the club. I guess this will help a lot to adapt.
"Apart from the team players and know many of the quarry, with whom I met in time, and I'm sure the adjustment is very good and fast."
- Were you able to speak and with Tito Vilanova?
"Yes, we talk after the European Championship and he congratulated me. Now I have really wanted to start with the club."
The first official match was Tito Vilanova will be played at the Nou Camp the weekend of 18 and 19 August and will be against Real Sociedad of San Sebastian. In addition, the first classic of the League against Real Madrid at the Camp Nou will be on October 7 and the second in the Bernabeu on March 3.
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The team led by Tito Vilanova will play their first official league game against Real Sociedad. The game will be played the weekend of 18 and Aug. 19 at the Camp Nou. The last precedent between these two teams in the first game of the season dates from the 1997/98, when Van Gaal led team won by 3-0 with two goals from Rivaldo and one of Giovanni. The league will end on June 1, at the Camp Nou against Malaga.
A difficult start
FC Barcelona will have a rather complicated league start. After the first game against Real Sociedad, Messi and company will make its first move into the field of Osasuna, which have lost last season (3-2). Just after the Valencia visit the Camp Nou and Barca Week 4 will travel to another field where last season could not get the win, Getafe (1-0). Week 6 visit the Pizjuán and a week later, on October 7, the first Classic will be played against Real Madrid at the Camp Nou. To see the first match between FC Barcelona and Espanyol will have to wait until Epiphany. This game will be played at the Camp Nou. The duel in Cornellà be the penultimate round of league.
The Malaga last opponent
The team coached by Manuel Pellegrini will be the last team that will face FC Barcelona in the league 2012/13. The team from Malaga, which this year will contest the Champions League, and was the last rival Pep Guardiola for two seasons (2010/2011). At that time the Catalans were imposed by 1-3 with a team full of team players. Bojan, Afellay and Bartra were the scorers that day.
Apart from the League schedule has also been announced on the final of the Copa del Rey, which will be May 18, 2013. Calendar with all games of the season
Jordi Alba on Wednesday visited the offices of FC Barcelona. The Catalan side has the usual picture to the Barca badge located in the offices of the Club. This is the first step in a very intense schedule for the next 36 hours.
Jordi Alba take the jersey number 18, has looked the same as with Spain at Euro. Last season, when active in the Valencia, Alba wore 17, but this number is engaged in the Barca striker Pedro Rodriguez. In addition, the dorsal 18 was free at the Catalan club, as no player used it last season. In previous years, had led the Catalans Gabi Milito, Gabri García Ezquerro or, among others. This will, therefore, the number that jumps to Jordi Alba Camp Nou on Thursday (17.00 am) to appear before the fans to pass before being officially presented to the media in the Paris Chamber of the stadium.
In the morning, the side of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat will pass the required medical examination and sign his new contract. Is expected to undergo the comprehensive medical examination and then sign his contract with FC Barcelona. On Thursday, after 17 hours, the fans who come to the Nou Camp will see for the first time the player with the new kit for season 2012/13. Then, in Room Paris, will be the official presentation of Jordi Alba as the new Barcelona player to the media.
The player has already visited on Tuesday the offices of FC Barcelona and has posed for the print media shield next to the entrance, in an act that has become a classic for the new signings of the entity. Jordi Alba has resumed in the afternoon his busy schedule of events, as it has been a tribute to the city of L'Hospitalet has prepared him for being one of the members of the Spanish team just proclaimed European champion. Alba has offered a press conference at City Hall and has since left the balcony, where he addressed some words to the more than 2,000 citizens eagerly awaiting his appearance. Jordi Alba explained that the goals that it dedicates to the memory of his grandfather
The new '18 'Barca
Jordi Alba Barca will look back '18 ', the same that led to the Spanish national team during Euro. This ridge was free at the club last season. Previously they had used players like Milito, Ezquerro and Gabri, among others.
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Jordi Alba take the jersey number 18, has looked the same as with Spain at Euro. Last season, when active in the Valencia, Alba wore 17, but this number is engaged in the Barca striker Pedro Rodriguez. In addition, the dorsal 18 was free at the Catalan club, as no player used it last season. In previous years, had led the Catalans Gabi Milito, Gabri García Ezquerro or, among others. This will, therefore, the number that jumps to Jordi Alba Camp Nou on Thursday (17.00 am) to appear before the fans to pass before being officially presented to the media in the Paris Chamber of the stadium.
In the morning, the side of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat will pass the required medical examination and sign his new contract. Is expected to undergo the comprehensive medical examination and then sign his contract with FC Barcelona. On Thursday, after 17 hours, the fans who come to the Nou Camp will see for the first time the player with the new kit for season 2012/13. Then, in Room Paris, will be the official presentation of Jordi Alba as the new Barcelona player to the media.
The player has already visited on Tuesday the offices of FC Barcelona and has posed for the print media shield next to the entrance, in an act that has become a classic for the new signings of the entity. Jordi Alba has resumed in the afternoon his busy schedule of events, as it has been a tribute to the city of L'Hospitalet has prepared him for being one of the members of the Spanish team just proclaimed European champion. Alba has offered a press conference at City Hall and has since left the balcony, where he addressed some words to the more than 2,000 citizens eagerly awaiting his appearance. Jordi Alba explained that the goals that it dedicates to the memory of his grandfather
The new '18 'Barca
Jordi Alba Barca will look back '18 ', the same that led to the Spanish national team during Euro. This ridge was free at the club last season. Previously they had used players like Milito, Ezquerro and Gabri, among others.
The first signing of the season 2012/13 is already a reality. A few minutes ago Ramos Jordi Alba has signed on to the club, his contract as a new player for FC Barcelona. A contract that will bind the entity to Barcelona for five seasons until 2016/2017 with a clause of 90 million.
The clause of Jordi Alba is 90 million. Remember that the player comes from Valencia, and has been signed for 14 million euros. The player will now his first touch as Barca on the lawn at Camp Nou and then give his first press conference as Barca player
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The clause of Jordi Alba is 90 million. Remember that the player comes from Valencia, and has been signed for 14 million euros. The player will now his first touch as Barca on the lawn at Camp Nou and then give his first press conference as Barca player
