New Juventus signing Carlos Alcaraz presents himself to the media at his first Bianconero press conference on Wednesday at the Allianz Stadium. After arriving in the January transfer window from Southampton, the Spaniard talked about his first few days as a Juventus player.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
“I've been here for a week, I'm happy and I'm doing well. I'm training with the group, who gave me an excellent welcome. My debut in the match against Inter didn't go well in terms of the result, but it allowed me to break the ice with a big match. It's a shame about the scoreline, but we're already focused on Monday evening's match."
ROLE ON THE PITCH
“I have played in various positions in the past. I feel comfortable both as a midfielder and as a false nine. Now I'm in the process of adapting: the coach tried me as a right-sided midfielder, but in general I'm willing to play in any position. I hate losing - even in training, I always want to win, I always want to win trophies, this is my attitude. I feel great trust from the coach, and I will try to repay it."
FROM RACING TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE AND TURIN
“At Racing they were very formative years, I was lucky enough to make my debut with a great Argentine club. In England I experienced comparisons with top footballers, all of this allowed me to increase my physical strength and now I think I have the characteristics to express myself at my best in Italy. I feel prepared for this new challenge."
IDOLS AND COMPARISONS
“I can only be pleased to have been associated with great champions of Juventus's history. I know I have to do well, I want my name to be remembered here. As a kid my inspiration was Cristiano Ronaldo, so wearing this shirt is a dream come true. I always chose Juventus when I played PlayStation, if they didn't let me I got angry. Arturo Vidal was a huge success in black and white, the comparison with him flatters me. My task now is to work according to my potential, I want to achieve great results. I just have to think about myself."
WARM WELCOME
“I immediately realised that the team is made up of many young profiles, but also more experienced players. I sense the right alchemy: the support of great champions is always useful in certain situations. I arrived in a group where there are many top players. The one who impressed me the most is Manuel Locatelli. I consider him an excellent player, he has great technique, training with him excites me, I will learn a lot by watching him play. I immediately spoke to Danilo, he asked me how I was, and he had many words of comfort. There's a family atmosphere and I have to thank both him and the rest of the team for their involvement over my first few days."