KOLKATA: Former Manchester United star Edinson Cavani made his debut for his new club Valencia on Saturday.
The 35-year-old Uruguayan striker is ready to take up this new challenge after arriving in Spain.
He opens up on his move to the La Liga side, his current fitness and much more.
Move to the club
There have been some very long days, as we were a little anxious to know what was going to happen, waiting for this moment to arrive. I am here because, right from the start, the club wanted me. It's not just about where you want to go; it's also down to the club having an interest in you. What motivated me the most was that I know that Valencia CF is a big club. This is a beautiful challenge for me, so I'm here because I feel that there is a passion for football that fulfills us as a player when it's time to go out onto the pitch.
History of this club
I'm very happy to be part of the history of this club, and I hope that together we can do wonderful things, winning is very important in football. It's a beautiful thing and something that we all want. However, there's a process behind it. In order to win, there are things that are very important, which is what we try to focus on. You must prepare for yourself 100% in order to perform at 100%.
Training & fitness
This energy and affection, and the desire that these things awaken in you, drew me here. I decided to come here and that is the only thing that matters and that I'm thinking about. Today I'm part of the city and the team. The only thing that I want is to give my best. I will work for this to walk alongside all the people of Valencia and enjoy beautiful things.
