Cavani: "If it was money I wouldn't be at Valencia"

"In my career I have earned my name with goals and titles"

"I always had in my head the fact of coming to Valencia"

MADRID, 2 Sep. (EUROPA PRESS) -

Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani was excited about his new stage at Valencia CF, although he acknowledged that "if it were for money" he would not have signed with the 'che' team, who will not be able to count on the striker next Sunday against Getafe in the fourth day of LaLiga Santander.

"Beyond the fact that offers may appear, I always had in my head the fact of coming to Valencia CF because I know it's a big club. It's a great city, with fans who live a lot of football and I felt it was the place to come to give everything. There is no talk of money, if it were for that there were other proposals," Cavani said in an interview with the club's official media, which is collected by Europa Press.

A "complicated" operation, as President Layhoon Chan admitted, although ultimately fruitful. "It has been a period that has not been easy for me. I had to make an important decision, with the desire to continue competing. When Valencia was talked about I felt something special. Everything was given little by little until the time came to sign here ", he acknowledged.

"Valencia hasn't been fighting at the top for a while, but I don't forget that it has participated in a final. It is the main reason why I decide to speak here. It is also an important factor to know that there is a coach like Gattuso, who will he likes the work, the discipline, and that adds up to make a decision," added the 35-year-old.

Precisely, the striker will be the most veteran of the 'che' squad. "It's a responsibility. You have a career behind you and you've earned their respect for what you've done, not only for the goals and titles, but for the way you are, the way you work, the discipline and sacrifice you go out to the pitch. There are young people who can see you as an example and you have to be aware", said the former Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and Napoli player, among others.

"In my career I have earned my name with goals and titles, but it was always by giving my best and being the best Cavani possible. Arriving at a club creates expectations and I want to be on the pitch as soon as possible. I will always do my best and to be able to give people back the love and trust they have shown me", highlighted the Uruguayan, who has scored 360 goals in 615 games throughout his long career.

Asked about his form, Cavani is still in the "adaptation process", so he will not yet be available for the match against Getafe. "Since my last appearance on the pitch, which was the friendly matches for the national team, I haven't returned to training," he said.

"I have trained with my national team in Uruguay, but not having a large group takes you a little time to get back into physical shape. My wish is to be there as soon as possible, but you have to respect those days to take steps forward as one want," he added.

Finally, 'El Matador' admitted the pressure for being one of the "most exciting" signings for Valencia in recent years. "You always have that feeling inside your belly. It's a bit of uncertainty, of fear, but it's a fear that makes you always give your best and stay focused. It's something nice and I've had to go through this many times" , sentenced.