LIVE: Osvaldo's presentation

Osvaldo - I chose Southampton because they showed the most interest in me.

He also says that working with Pochettino in the past helped, and that it was always a dream of his to play in the Prem.

 

Love how he's swinging back and forth on his chair haha

 

Osvaldo: "It's fantastic to work with Mauricio and I know him well. He's a great motivator. It's important for me to work with people who understand me and appreciate me."

 

Osvaldo: "Those are matters that my agent carries out for me. I don't know where the Spurs interest was going. I am really happy to sign for Southampton and the past is history now. I want to focus on Southampton."

 

'It was a dream to sign for Southampton' - that'll be why he rejected us twice

 

Let's be fair. It's no one's dream to sign for Southampton. That is, if they're of Osvaldo's quality.

 

Osvaldo: "Like I said before, I've always wanted to play in the Premier League. Even before Italy, in Spain, that was always the case. For someone who came from Argentina and played in the Italian side, what is impressive is the respect for the players. They respect the fact that you are trying and I appreciate that. Maybe that doesn't happen in other leagues. The technical level is amazing, it is not boring like other leagues. I am thrilled to be here as I am a massive fan of the Premier League."

 

I get the feeling there's a few lightly veiled pops at Roma and their fans going on here!

 

David is going to have to give up photography at this rate.

 

Osvaldo: "I have met Gaston Ramirez before. I met him in the United States during pre-season. All I want to do is play and put the shirt on. If there was a game tomorrow, I'd want to be playing. Alas, there is no game. I am not looking forward to playing anyone in general, I am just looking forward to putting the shirt on and getting out there in the atmosphere."

 

Osvaldo: "I don't like to talk about myself. I'd rather show what I can do on the pitch."

 

I call bullshit.

 

Seems like Poch was a big reason for him coming here.

 

Osvaldo: "I worked with Mauricio before. I know how he sets out his team. I would say my season-and-a-half with Espanyol was the best period of my career. I want to repeat and improve on that. I am confident that will happen and I cannot wait to start."

 

Sssh..! Down in front.

 

Are saints going to announce a contract extension for the Interpretor?

 

Johnny Depp is in the building

 

Osvaldo: "No it wasn't difficult at all. From the moment that I signed last night, I was very relieved. It was what I really wanted in the end for my career and my life. For my girlfriend too! We've been looking at houses. It wasn't a difficult decision at all in the end."

 

Nice of him to sugarcoat the truth for us!

 

They've been looking at houses for months? WTF