Jeremy Mathieu: Barca's new signing in 10 phrases

Jeremy Mathieu: Barca's new signing in 10 phrases

Jeremy Mathieu spoke well at a press conference on Thursday afternoon. Here are his 10 most interesting comments.

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1. Barca - This is the biggest club in the world and I am very proud to be here.

2. Versatility - I am a versatile player but I feel most comfortable playing as a centre-back. I have come here to play in the centre.

3. Negotiations - There were difficult moments throughout the process but I was always confident until the last moment that I could sign for Barca. 

4. Luis Enrique - He called me a month-and-a-half ago and I spoke with him. He was always in touch with me, I hope I can repay his confidence. 

5. Age - I come to Barca at 31 (in October). This opportunity arrives a little late in my career, but I will enjoy it because at the moment I'm in my prime. 

6. Pressure - I don't have problems with pressure, on the contrary, it motivates me. I know that here there is a lot of pressure to achieve good results. 

7. Puyol - Everything Puyol has done at Barca is great. To come after him is complicated, but I would like to match his accomplishments. 

8. Style - I like how Barca play football. I want to bring my quality to that. 

9. Environment - Jordi Alba has told me a lot about the club. He insisted that I come. 

10. Objective - Just one thing in my mind - the most important thing for me is winning.