Here is what Fiorentina’s new signing had to say at the Wind Tre Media Center of Rocco B. Commisso Viola Park.

NEW BEGINNING: “I am very proud of my journey at Real Madrid, where I grew as a person and as a professional. I am happy to be at Fiorentina. I want to thank everyone for their trust and I hope I can repay it on the pitch. I’ve kept the shirt of my debut for Fiorentina; it was an unforgettable day. There are very good players in Serie A and I hope I can make the most of playing with each one of them.”

BORJA VALERO: “Borja gave me a lot of advice these first few days here in Florence. He’s making everything easier for me. I want to thank him for that.”

COMPARISONS: “It’s an honor to be compared to such great players. I’m focused on what I have to do. I want to learn and always give it my all.”

QUALITY: “My main attributes are speed and making repeated runs to help the rest of the team.”

FRANCO MASTANTUONO: “I am happy that he’s here. It helps a lot to have team-mates who speak Spanish. He’s very good, he’s a great technical player and is a very nice person.”

JOSE MOURINHO: “He congratulated me on this new adventure. He told me to give it everything.”

POSITION: “I feel comfortable in either position (center-back and full-back). I wouldn’t know which one to choose. I’ll play wherever the coach thinks I should. I’ll give it my all in whatever position I have to play.”