02.07.2007 19:26
Garabaya and Noddesbo sign up
Sònia de Alba
Rubén Garabaya and Jesper Noddesbo both revealed that they are relishing the prospect of playing for FC Barcelona after becoming the latest recruits for the handball team.
The forward and defender are highly-rated and Enric Masip, the handball technical secretary, was
delighted to have them on board. "They are two very complete players," he said at their
presentation. "They are great defenders and work well in attack. They have both signed for three
years and we hope that they will be here for many after that. We are rebuilding the squad in this
manner and we are doing what is needed to maintain the club's success."
A dream fulfilled
Garabaya admitted that his move to Barça was still sinking in. "Now the
dream I have had all my life can begin," the former BM Valladolid player said. explained. "I have
grown up watching Barça winning in Europe. I never imagined that this day would ever come. My path
here has been a long one, but I have remained calm as I always want to do my best. I have slowly
become used to the idea. In fact, I am still a little emotional at seeing my own Barça shirt." Club
president Joan Laporta was full of praise as he added: "I remember a final in Pontevedra when
Valladolid beat us and Rubén had a great game. Since then we have talked to Jaume Ferrer (the
manager of the handball department) and decided that it would be good to sign him."
A real honour
Noddesbo has joined Barcelona from Kolding and the 26-year-old is proud to
have signed for the club. "It is a great honour for me that Barça showed an interest in signing me.
I have seen and heard all about this throughout me life. When I found out that they wanted to sign
me it was not hard. I now want to give everything I have and win everything possible in the
Champions and in the Asobal League."
Work and maximum dedication
"I promise to work as hard as possible to be at the level that is expected," the Dane added.