Wednesday, 3rd July, 2013
2012/13 League Cup winners Swansea City have announced the signing of Spanish attacking midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo from La Liga side Real Betis.
Pozuelo, who turns 22 come September, is a product of Betis’ youth ranks. He turned professional and made his debut for the Spanish side’s B team in 2010.
From his spells with Betis’ second team as well as the senior squad, Pozuelo has tallied a total 71 league appearances, scoring 19 goals along the way.
Pozuelo spoke with his new club’s official site to reveal his delight in making the move to the Premier League, saying: "I am very happy to have joined Swansea City. Since I’ve been a little boy it has been my dream to play in the Premier League.
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"From the moment I heard of the interest from Swansea I have watched their games and followed the news at the club. The style of the team suits me, and so too does the style of the manager.
"Of course, there are a lot of Spanish players here including my old Betis team-mate Jose Canas, and that will help me to settle quickly.
“I am looking to improve my English immediately as I want to communicate better with my team-mates. On the pitch I just want to give everything I have to the club in order to help the team this season", Pozuelo concluded.
The swoop on the 21-year-old means Swansea adds a seventh Spaniard to their squad, teaming up with the likes of Michu, Angel Rangel and Pablo Hernandez.
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