Jordi Alba looking forward to a fresh start under new boss

Matt Morley 8 years ago 1.3k |

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Jordi Alba is looking forward to a fresh start under Ernesto Valverde. EFE

Barcelona defender Jordi Alba is eyeing a fresh start under Ernesto Valverde after the left-back endured a frustrating season under Luis Enrique last time out.

The 28-year-old started just 21 La Liga games last season and was left on the bench for games against Atletico and Sevilla in La Liga and Juventus and PSG in the Champions League.

Speaking to FourFourTwo, Alba explained his desire to start afresh this summer.

Alba said "I want to play as much as possible under Valverde,"

"With him everyone starts from zero, so I'm happy for the new challenge ahead."

"We want to win all the titles possible this season."

Alba was one of the most feared full-backs in world football just a few years ago, though his stock has dropped significantly since.

It will be interesting to see if Valverde can get the defender back to his best.

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