[Video] Samuel Umtiti gives his first interview as a Barcelona player

Barcelona's new player French defender Samuel Umtiti gives the thumbs up as he poses outside the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, prior to signing his new contract with the Catalan club, on July 14, 2016. / AFP / JOSEP LAGO (Photo credit should read JOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images)

FC Barcelona’s new singing gave his first interview since completing a €25 million switch from French club Lyon.

On Wednesday, Spanish side Barcelona announced highly-rated French defender Samuel Umtiti as their new signing. It is understood that the youngster cost the Catalan giants €25 million after a fine showing at the recently concluded European Championships in France.

In his first interview as a Barcelona player, Umtiti expressed his happiness in joining the “biggest club in the world” and that it was a dream come true for him. He also referred to himself as a calm and hard-working player, and believes that it would take a lot to impress the fans at Camp Nou.

Below is the video where he speaks for the first time after signing for Barcelona:

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