Mateu Alemany has spoken out for the first time about his exit from Barcelona which was followed by a swift return.
Barca’s director of football was expected to join Aston Villa after the club announced his exit, but instead decided to return and turn his back on a Premier League move.
Here’s what he had to say about recent events before Barca’s clash against Real Sociedad.
“The reality is that there was an impressive project at Aston Villa, but I have been clear that my place is here, this is the best club in the world and I am totally committed to helping to dominate European football in the coming years,” he said.