"For me it's a dream to play with Cristiano Ronaldo"

After his controversial departure from Barcelona, the midfielder Arthur Melo was presented this Wednesday as a new Juventus player. 

"For me it's a very important day. I want to thank my family and especially Juventus for receiving me in the best way possible. I'm happy to be here, to be able to play with champions and champions like Cristiano Ronaldo. It's a dream for me to play with him," the Brazilian began. 

On his relationship with coach Andrea Pirlo, he said: "I still haven't spoken at length with the boss. He has played football in a way few people have. I feel very privileged to play under a coach like that."

"On Barcelona, I can only thank the club, who showed lots of affection for me. They allowed me to play in Europe and they are part of my heart. But now they are part of the past. Since the beginning of the negotiations, Juventus treated me very well in every way and part of an ambitious project.," he added in reference to his Barca departure. 

On the possible arrive of Luis Suarez to Juventus, Arthur said: "I haven't had the opportunity to speak to him and I don't know what his situation is like at Barcelona. But he's a great player, he would make us even better."

He also talked about the difference between Serie A and La Liga. "There is more contact here. It will be a great championship, everyone admits it. There will be lots of fights and exciting contests. But Juve are a great team and we are all eager to begin," he concluded.

 

September 2, 2020