Barcelona signing Jeremy Mathieu hopes to avoid comparisons with Carles Puyol.
The former Valencia defender is seen as Puyol's replacement after his retirement this summer.
"I will give 100 per cent of myself and I hope that everything goes well on the field," said Mathieu yesterday.
"It's hard to come after someone like Carles Puyol, but I'll prove that the club has made a good decision in signing me."
Botia added: "I'm 30 and at this age I know how to handle the media and the spotlight.
"I am ready for the pressure."
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