Saviola: I Am Not A Traitor

[Mabudi]

Hello to all.


Javier Saviola has dismissed accusations that he is a traitor during his presentation as a Real Madrid player and revealed his delight at joining the club.

The Argentinian striker has received support from FC Barcelona, but has also been criticised for choosing to join the Blaugrana's arch rivals.

Despite the vitriol coming from Catalunya, Saviola remained calm and said that opting to join Madrid was not as serious as some people were claiming.

"I am just starting a new chapter in my life. I did not betray or kill anyone," he explained.

"A lot of people from Barcelona have called me. Friends, colleagues and people who I worked with.

"Their support has surprised me a lot. Above all we a human beings and deserve some respect and I have been given that.

"There is a rivalry, but on a personal note they have all wished me the best.

"I do not feel anything. The criticism has not affected me at all.

"I live in the present and I have my family around me and I am happy. What else can you ask for?

"The life of a player can be sorted into chapters. Each one is different. Now I am a Real Madrid player and will give everything to the club for the confidence that they have shown in me."

Having fallen down the pecking order at Barça, Saviola is pleased to have joined a new club and wanted to thank Madrid for the chance to play regularly again.

Bernd Schuster publicly stated that he views the 25-year-old as a key member of his squad for next season and that has gone down well with the new arrival.

"It is always important that a coach has confidence in a player," Saviola continued.

"It makes you feel important and gives you a boost. But the most important thing forming a great team is that everyone enjoys themselves.

"I am delighted to be here and cannot wait to start playing. I want to earn the respect of the fans.

"In a club as big as this you have to work hard and win the supporters over.

"I am really very happy. Some truly great players have played here and the club is huge. I am very proud."

After being linked to several clubs throughout the season, Saviola admitted that he had not considered a switch to the Bernabéu.

"We started to talk seriously in the last few weeks. When they came forward I had not even considered Madrid," he said.

"It is a great opportunity in my career and I did not have to think for a second."

Saviola then hit back at Barça president Joan Laporta for not being grateful for the support that he received at the Camp Nou during his time there.

"I would invite him to look back at my last press conference there when I thanked everyone for their help and support," he added.

"I said I was grateful and I am surprised by what he has said."

Kind Regards

[Mabudi]

Hello to all.
And you English friends.
Do you consider really Saviola to be a traitor?...
Kind Regards

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Not really, he didn't seem to plat much at barca he was away on loan most of the time!