Has Barcelona changed you a lot?
Are there any specific examples?
I used to like barbecue and beef, but now I eat less and eat more fish. Fortunately, there are many kinds of fish in Barcelona and they are delicious. I'm also trying to reduce my carbohydrate intake.
Do you eat at the training base in order to eat healthier?
Sometimes, but I have a chef at home. He keeps in touch with nutritionists in Barcelona. The nutritionist sent him recipes and he made them for me.
How do you adapt to the new environment?
The fans and players here surprised me. I must study. My teammates are very kind to me and help me calm down on the court. The coaching team is also very patient with me and gives me all kinds of suggestions. The fans are very enthusiastic about me, which is very important When you step on the court, you feel the support of the fans, which is an encouragement. Even the constructive criticism from the media helped me. My family has been with me. It was difficult to come to other countries, but they came, which also helped me. I am very happy.
Many people say that they saw the original style of Barcelona in you. Is this your greatest compliment?
It must be. Everyone likes to be praised, and so do I. I am very happy to hear these praises, but I know very well that Artur didn't drive Barcelona because there are many great people in this team.
How did you react when you heard Messi say that you were his most surprising signing?
At first, I thought it was a joke, because my father told me the news. He often jokes. I replied, "Come on, come on, don't be ridiculous." He said no, it's true. Then I turned on the computer. First I saw the text version, then I saw the video. I was shocked. It was a glorious ten minutes for me to be praised by the best player in history. I was dizzy. These compliments helped me because they gave me confidence. All I can do is thank him for his kindness to me, and so do other teammates.
It used to be a dream to fight alongside Messi, but now it has come true. How do you feel?
Mixed with happiness and madness. I was still dreaming when I saw him on TV not long ago, but now I can be among these superstars: Messi, Pique, busquets ... I have to pinch myself to make sure it's true, and I really play football next to him.
Do you want Neymar to play for Barcelona again?
Personally, I have been praying that he can come because he is a superstar. There is no doubt that I think the better the players in the team, the better. But he has a life and knows what he is doing. I don't know how far the negotiations are going, and I don't know if he is likely to come back. But he is my friend and a player I admire very much. I will be very happy if he can come back.
Dembele received a lot of criticism because people had high hopes for him. What do you think of him?
I think he has learned from his mistakes at people's suggestion. We all make mistakes. We should learn from them, and you and I are no exception. The most important thing is that everyone accepts him, and his performance on the court has always been excellent.
You met Iniesta recently. He is one of your idols. How did you feel at that moment?
He was my idol since I was a child. That moment was incredible, and I got goose bumps. I didn't know he was coming. This is a great surprise. I touched him to see if he was real. He was very kind to me, and I thank him for being so easy-going, which I will never forget.
Do you think Real Madrid will be Barcelona's rival in the League and Champions League?
Even though they were in a bad state, they won the World Club Cup. You can't underestimate a team with many superstars.
I am surprised by the level of football in Spain, such as Alaves and Betis. You think you can win by coming on stage, but they may kill you.