J.Baptista: "I couldn't imagine myself in "Barcos" shirts" © EuroFootball.com

The new Madrid purchase Julio Baptista stated that he never imagined himself wearing "Barcelona" jerseys.

The Brazilian officially joined the royal club today, successfully passing the medical examination and after signing the contract, he was introduced to the team's fans. J.Baptista was not a secret that the biggest "Real" rivals, "Barcelona", actively showed interest in him. "At no point did I see myself wearing 'Barca' jerseys," said former "Sevilla" player to "Radio Marca".

He also added that he only associates his future with Madrid's "Real" and no matter in which position he will have to play. "I believe that this will be the club that will give me many good things. It doesn't matter in which position I play. I will do my best to help the team and do what the coach commands - that's what matters," added J.Baptista.