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LaLiga Santander The defender was unveiled at Camp Nou
Jean-Clair Todibo knows how difficult it is to play for Barcelona But despite this, he believes his arrival at the club will be a step in the right direction of his career and he likes to have the chance to be around the best players in the world.
He signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with the club, which includes a substantial release clause of 150 million euros.
Barcelona signed the Toulouse 19 year old for 1 million euros plus add-ons.
The signature was not supposed to last until summer, but Barcelona took things in hand and finalized the transaction in this window because of the problems he was having in France.
Eric Abidal became lyrical about the quality and talent of the young defender.
L & # 39; former Barcelona The player admitted that he lacked experience, but said he was definitely to watch.
"We caught it when we did it because we had to protect it" Abidal I said.
"His situation in Toulouse was becoming untenable and it was important for us to bring him here to help him grow and improve as a player.
"He is very versatile and can play multiple roles.
"He is excellent in the air, insured in the possession and young.
"It's a very exciting signing for the club and it has all the conditions to become an important player for the club in the future.
"He has only played 10 games so far, but you only have to watch him play once to see what he's capable of", did he he adds.
BarcelonaThe athletic director also echoed AbidalThe feelings of.
"He's part of the first team and we're only thinking of having him play in the first team," he said.
"He has just arrived in Spain and we are here to give him all the support and badistance that he may need to facilitate his installation.
"We could not allow him to sit without playing for six months," he said.
It is said that Tobido is a big fan of Samuel Umtiti and recognizes what an honor it will be to carry the former issue of Xavi Hernandez.
"I am very happy to be here in Barcelona," said Tobido.
"I have always dreamed of playing a day in this great club and today my dream has come true," he added.
"[Samuel] Umtiti is obviously a player that I admire and want to try to imitate.
"He's a winner of the World Cup and one of the best players in his position.
"I will reflect his way of playing and listen to all the advice he has for me," he added.
"Xavi is a player I've always admired from a very young age," he said.
"I am fully aware of what it means to wear jersey number 6 and I hope to meet the expectations that this jersey is wearing," he said.
Barcelona boss, Ernesto Valverde admits that he has not yet been in contact with Tobido.
"I have not spoken to him yet, but I will talk to him today during the training," he said.
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On his situation in Toulouse
"It was extremely difficult," he said.
"When you're a footballer, we love to play.
"I chose to come here because I wanted to play alongside the biggest and best names in world football.
"I want to learn from them every day and grow as a player," he concluded.
Asked about his favorite position
"For now, the most important thing in my mind is to learn from the players who surround me," he said.
"No matter where I play, I just want to improve and have a positive impact on the team," he said.
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