Villa and Adriano meet fans

25.08.2010 14:01

Villa and Adriano meet fans

Roger Bogunyà

David Villa and Adriano Correia were taken aback by the incredible reception that they were given at the Congreso de Peñas (Supporters’ Clubs Congress) 2010.

Celebrating their 50th year the members were enjoying the event when the two new arrivals this summer paid a surprise visit and were met with a rapturous welcome at the Palau de Congressos de Barcelona. Accompanied the Head of External Relations at Barça both Villa and Adriano turned up along with the Spanish Super Cup trophy.

Villa thankful

“Thanks for all your support,” Villa told the congress. “It is another example of why this club is so I want to thank everyone for the reception. I have only been here a short while, but I have been shown great affection and I promise that I will do all I can to pay you all back.”

Adriano delighted

Adriano also spoke to the fans. “It is a pleasure to come here and meet so many people who are devoted to Barça and to receive such a great welcome,” he stated. “When you join a club as big as Barça you really do notice it. We are delighted to see everyone and we hope to have a history-making season. We have started well and won the Spanish Super Cup. Like Villa I will give everything for these colours.”

Both players are set to participate in the 45th Trofeo Joan Gamper game on Wednesday evening in Camp Nou against AC Milan.