Thursday 27 September 2012 13:19, UK
Alex Song has claimed the chance to join Barcelona was the opportunity of a lifetime and he simply could not afford to turn it down.
Song has a huge month coming up as Barca must face Cristiano Ronaldo and the might of Real Madrid in El Clasico on October 7th. With defensive duo Gerard Pique and Carles Puyol out injured, the Catalan giants are understrength but Song is unconcerned, pointing out that he is no novice. "Clearly, with Puyol and Pique we are stronger but I am ready and I've played against Cristiano in the Premier League," he added. "I have not just started playing today. I've played over 200 games at Arsenal and I have nothing to be worried about. "I am not just thinking about stopping Cristiano. What is important is to play and do the job. That is why I have come."