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Canales: I've come to win titles

August 17, 2011
By ESPNsoccernet staff

Valencia new-boy Sergio Canales says he has come to the club to win titles after failing to make an impression at Real Madrid.

Sergio Canales joined Real Madrid from Racing Santander in 2010
GettyImagesSergio Canales joined Real Madrid from Racing Santander in 2010

Canales, 20, arrived on a two-year loan deal earlier this summer and Los Che have the option to purchase him outright for €12 million if he succeeds at the Mestalla.

The talented midfielder, who played for Spain at the Under-20 World Cup with Spain, says he is keen to make his mark.

"I have joined a big club and am keen to start the new season. I really want to do well here and have the ambition to win titles with Valencia. This is a new step in my career and I will do my utmost for the club," Canales said to EFE.

"I spoke with [Juan] Mata last night and he told me that the club are really glad to have me. I already know him from Spain U-21 and I'm looking forward to getting to know the rest of the team."