Nathan Saliba: Joining this great club has always been my goal.

Villarreal's new signing Nathan Saliba has officially made his debut. In his first press conference after joining the team, the Canadian midfielder spoke about his expectations for his new club and highly praised the quality of the current squad .  

Speaking about his feelings on joining Villarreal, Nathan Saliba said: "I am very happy to be a part of this great club. I am very excited about the plans the team is currently implementing, and I hope to play to my strengths and continue to grow here. I am very impressed with the strength of the squad; we have many high-level players, and the coaching staff is also excellent."  

“This transfer is very meaningful to me. I have been working hard for this opportunity since the day I started my professional football career. Joining such a great club has always been my goal. The Champions League is a stage that every footballer dreams of, and I am incredibly excited to be able to participate in this competition. I can’t wait to start this new journey, which will be a very important step in my career.”  

"My goal is to work hard and help the team as much as possible on both offense and defense. I am a proactive and direct player, and I try my best to participate in both possession and defense. This is also one of my most distinctive characteristics. After coming here, I hope to help the team achieve better results with goals and assists."  

After completing his first training session since joining the team, Nathan Saliba gave a positive assessment of the overall environment at Villarreal. He said, "My first impression is very good, and it basically meets my expectations for this place. It's a very good team with many outstanding players. I'm happy to be here and training in such a high-level environment. I haven't had much contact with the coach yet, but as training and matches progress, we'll definitely communicate more and more."  

With the transfer officially completed, Nathan Saliba has embarked on a new challenge in his career. Joining Villarreal not only provides him with a higher level of competition but also gives him the opportunity to continue pursuing his Champions League dream. Currently, Nathan Saliba has completed his initial adaptation and is ready to write a new chapter in his career at Villarreal.  

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