Pepelu excited to play for Valencia coach Baraja.

Pepelu is excited to be playing for Valencia coach Ruben Baraja.

The former Levante midfielder has caused controversy over his decision to move to VCF.

But he says: "The dressing room is amazing. From the first day I arrived they welcomed me wonderfully. The team and the day to day atmosphere is very positive. Jaume Domenech told me that he had saved a place for me and the captains received me spectacularly.

"In general, all my teammates have been there for whatever I need and that is very important for new people who arrive here. The VCF DNA is present in the homegrown players and if there is a moment that is not so good, we know that we are going to cover each other's back. Corona also gave me his confidence from the beginning.

"I have talked a lot with Baraja, who has been very close to me. Baraja was transparent with me and he tells me to be myself. Regarding my position on the field of play, I am available to play wherever the coach puts me. I can play as a number 6 or as a number 8.

"I can give balance to the team and I consider myself a complete player in those aspects. Hopefully I can help in other facets because the team comes first."