Alex Song |
"A few weeks ago, I was set to extend my contract with
Arsenal and it was taking some time. But when Barcelona arrived, I said
yes straight away, because Barcelona is not a team to be turned down and
when the train arrives once in a lifetime, you have to take your
chance," he told reporters as he was unveiled at a club presentation on
Tuesday.
The 25-year-old - who is related to Cameroon legend Rigobert
Song - had three years left to run on his contract with Arsenal but
scrapped that in favour of a five-year deal with the four-time European
champions.
"I am happy to be here and it is a pleasure for me to come to
Barcelona, because it is a dream come true. Barcelona are the best club
in the world, the best team in the world with some of the most talented
players in the world," he added.
"It is an immense joy for me and my family," he added. "I
have two boys who adore (Lionel) Messi the whole year long and only
speak about him and it will be a great joy to have the opportunity to
play with him.
"Today, I am a Barcelona player and I will do everything to
give the best I possibly can, because it is Barcelona and it is a team
of winners, a team of champions".
Song becomes the second key player to leave Arsenal after
Dutchman Robin van Persie signed with Manchester United last week for
30.4 million euros.
Barcelona opened their La Liga season last Sunday with a 5-1 thumping over Real Sociedad, helped by two goals from Messi.
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