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Beto Betuncal spoke to us the day after completing a deadline-day move from Everton. Welcome to Fiorentina! “Thanks. I'm really happy to be here, at a historic club like this. I can't wait to get stuck in.” You've come from the Premier League but you have previous experience in Serie A and did well at Udinese. “Yes, I really enjoyed my time in Serie A and I'm looking forward to playing here again.” Did you know any of your team-mates before coming here? “Not personally but I'd met a lot of them on the pitch so I was familiar with them.” I'm sure you're aware of the passion of the Fiorentina fans? “I am and it's always a huge boost when you have such passionate support. They have an incredible sense of belonging. I have to show I'm up to playing here.” Have you looked around Viola Park? “Yeah, I had a look round yesterday and it's just amazing – the best training ground I've ever seen! It's perfect.”