Agen Bola Terpercaya Cityholidaybet Reported - Barcelona goalkeeper Jordi Masip says he is looking forward to the competition for the No.1 shirt next season as he looks to emulate Victor Valdes, whom he believes to be the best keeper in the club's history.
The Spain international, currently sidelined with a knee injury, opted to leave Camp Nou this year at the end of his contract after a remarkable 12 years in the senior side, during which time he won 21 major titles - including three Champions Leagues.
Barca moved quickly to replace the 32-year-old, bringing in Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Claudio Bravo, while new head coach Luis Enrique made it clear B team stalwart Masip would be part of his plans for the 2014-15 campaign.
And Masip says he is relishing the prospect of fighting for the first team - especially since Valdes himself named him as his potential long-term successor.
"What Victor said flatters me a lot. I have a lot of respect for him, he is a mirror in which I look at myself," he told reporters.
"I will try to someday achieve what he has. I know it will be difficult because he is the best keeper in Barca's history and an idol for me."
21st July 2014
I want to emulate Barca best ever Valdes, says Masip.
