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Barcelona's Victor Valdes: We want to win many more trophies
The Blaugrana shot-stopper has made it clear that the team can't get enough of winning silverware and praised the influence that coach Pep Guardiola has on the players
Dec 21, 2011 4:17:00 AM
By Stefan Coerts
Victor Valdes - Barcelona
Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes has stressed that the Catalans are still hungry for success and are determined to add more silverware to their trophy cabinet in the next few seasons.
The Blaugrana lifted the Club World Cup last Sunday to add to the Spanish Supercopa and the European Supercup in the 2011-12 season, and Valdes is keen to keep on going and win more trophies.
"We have shown that we want to win a lot of titles. When we lift a trophy, we do it as if it was our first. We want to win more," Valdes was quoted as saying on the club's official website. "The Club World Cup is a title that’s really important to us. We all must respect this title a bit more, because it’s difficult to win it."
The experienced shot stopper then went on to discuss coach Pep Guardiola's role at the club and was full of praise for the trainer.
"Day in and day out, he’s a maestro. Each training session is like going to class at university. He never allows you to relax," Valdes explained. "He taught me how to enjoy the game and to play team football."
Barcelona is currently preparing for Thursday's Copa del Rey round of 32 second-leg clash at home against L'Hospitalet. Guardiola's men lead 1-0 from the first leg.
The Blaugrana lifted the Club World Cup last Sunday to add to the Spanish Supercopa and the European Supercup in the 2011-12 season, and Valdes is keen to keep on going and win more trophies.
"We have shown that we want to win a lot of titles. When we lift a trophy, we do it as if it was our first. We want to win more," Valdes was quoted as saying on the club's official website. "The Club World Cup is a title that’s really important to us. We all must respect this title a bit more, because it’s difficult to win it."
The experienced shot stopper then went on to discuss coach Pep Guardiola's role at the club and was full of praise for the trainer.
"Day in and day out, he’s a maestro. Each training session is like going to class at university. He never allows you to relax," Valdes explained. "He taught me how to enjoy the game and to play team football."
Barcelona is currently preparing for Thursday's Copa del Rey round of 32 second-leg clash at home against L'Hospitalet. Guardiola's men lead 1-0 from the first leg.
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