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19.07.2008 14:00

Alves: “I’m used to being under pressure”

Jordi Clos

The Brazilian full back isn’t worried about changing clubs and is relishing the challenge. “I signed for Barça because I loved what they are doing,” he said.

On a first day at work that began with medical tests in the morning, Dani Alves appeared at a press conference at Camp Nou to speak about his move. “It’s been very good and it’s important to be in a side with fantastic players,” he said. “I hope the spirit we have now stays with us right until the end.”

Hungry for titles

Alves is anxious to play a key role in the side: “I’m used to being under pressure, and here I have a bit more, but it’s always going to be there and you have to get used to it”

“I signed for Barça because I loved what they are doing,” he added. “I’d love to win more titles, especially those that I haven’t won yet.”

Memories of Seville

Dani Alves admitted it was “tough” to leave Seville, but said that now he wanted to work with his new team and be as successful as he had been before. He will have his first contact with his new team-mates in training at 8 o’clock on Monday morning, just before setting off for Scotland.