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'I'm finally feeling important again' - Alcacer happy at Dortmund after Barca struggles

Paco Alcacer says he feels important again since joining Borussia Dortmund after being overlooked for two years at Barcelona.

The 25-year-old striker joined the Catalans from Valencia in 2016 but made only 23 league appearances in two years at Camp Nou, struggling to displace the likes of Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi.

After signing for Dortmund on a season-long loan deal in August, Alcacer impressed so much that the German club announced in October they would make it a permanent switch for €23 million (£20m/$26.5m).

Speaking to Sport Bild, Alcacer said: "Since joining BVB, I'm finally feeling important again.