The Beast of Vallecas

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/jul/27/alvaro-negredo-manchester-city?


Interesting article in the Gruniad, from a usually Red leaning Journo...
 About Negredo, I'm quietly confident that he's going to be in his element in the Prem!


"It makes me laugh when they called me the Beast," he says. "But, yes, I think I am a strong player who can fight and be physical. I have some qualities that will suit the Premier League – my style suits the game in England, but I also like to believe that I have good technical ability as well. It was my team-mates who first started calling me the Beast. It soon became so popular that the media in Spain also started to use the nickname.
"I can be both physical and technical. There are some matches where the physical approach is very important and other games where you can show off your skill."


 The squad is so talented here that there is only one option: to attack."His friendship with Navas, in particular, will help Negredo, who is determined to learn English, to adapt quickly. "I am very close to Jesús. We have always got on very well and its also good that our families are close. Our kids have always gone to school together. I am happy that we can continue our friendship in Manchester because I am sure it will help us to settle in quickly."

I like the positivity coming from the players. Lets hope it is more than the usual pre season optimism. Words are fine but to many were spoken without substance to back them up last season.