Before Joao Cancelo joined Barcelona Real Madrid hero and Portuguese player Pepe tried to tell him to go to Madrid.
Pepe used to say I was a Real Madrid player but I said I was for Barcelona Cancelo said. I want to be where I have always been Cancelo said.
I am very happy to be in Barcelona it is a club I have always wanted to be. After Benfica it was my favorite club.
Maybe Cancelo could end up at Real Madrid if Pepe can convince him but the full-back is already a determined Blaugrana.
Cancelo had a difficult time at Manchester City before leaving to join Bayern on loan at Barcelona.
The defender is hoping he can continue his career at Barca when his loan deal expires in the summer.
I really want to play for Benfica but I want to spend another two or three years here in Barcelona Cancelo said. After Benfica Barça is my favorite club.
This season the 29-year-old has scored four goals and assists in 32 appearances for Barca this season.