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Arthur Melo in a training of the Juventus

ARTHUR, GRATEFUL WITH BARÇA

Arthur remembered Barça in his presentation with Juventus

Published:3/09/2020 - 10:03h

Updated:3/09/2020 - 10:03h

Arthur Melo was presented this past Wednesday as a new player for Juventus Turin. The Brazilian spoke about the Barça team at a press conference and was very grateful for having been able to play these two years there

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Arthur Melo already is to all the new effects player of the Juventus of Turín. The midfield player was presented this past Wednesday with his new team and spoke in press conference on several subjects of interest. Between other things, the one of Goiana pronounced on his course of the FC Barcelona, that finished with controversy. The footballer decided to put in rebeldía to force his premature exit of the club and was not in the Champions League.

In spite of everything, the ex of Guild showed appreciated for having been able to play with the Barcelona T-shirt, but left clear that now only thinks in the Juve. "To the Barcelona only can give him the graces, carried me to Europe, gave me a lot affection and am appreciated. The Juventus has treated me very well since they began the negotiations, liked me the project and thought that it could be a new push for my career. The Barça is part of my heart, but already is the past", commented.

It said that it was the own group barcelonista the one who pushed to Arthur out of the Camp Nou. Nevertheless, the Brazilian did not want to go in in this and cleared that the project of the bianconeros was what did him change of team. "They presented me an important project and liked me as they treated me from the beginning. Further of all this, speak of a club with an only history and a very strong structure", affirmed.

Another of the reasons by which accepted the proposal of the juventinos was because it thinks that will have a lot of options to win the Champions, that is his big aim. With the Barça could not do it in two campaigns and looks forward to to carry it now. "One of the main reasons that carried me here was the League of Champions. I can play with important footballers that aim to the highest. The Champions is a priority for the club and for me, will work with all my strengths to achieve it", signalled.

Besides, it referred to the possibility to share changing room in Turín with his already ex mate Luis Suárez. The charrúa seems to have already an enclosed agreement with the 'Vecchia Signora' and would incorporate to the discipline once close his exit of the Barcelona. "I have not spoken with Luis, do not know his situation, so I think that the directors can answer in more detail. It is a big player, if had the opportunity to play with him definitely would contribute a big value to the team", admitted.

Arthur, thrilled for being able to play with Cristiano

Finally, it insisted in it ilusionado that it is with this new stage and stood out the important that goes to be for him can play at the side with Cristiano Ronaldo. After living at the side of Leo Messi two courses, the one of Goiana will know now what is to play with the luso. "Have the privilege to play with big players, play with Cristiano Ronaldo is almost the realisation of a dream. The project convinced me a lot, is very ambitious", finalised.