Canadian winger Buchanan was interviewed by the club's official website after joining Villarreal. He expressed his desire to achieve good results in the Champions League.
Buchanan said that during the second half of last season he felt like he was already a part of Villarreal and was very eager to return to this amazing club.
The 26-year-old winger is transferred from Inter and will play for the Yellow Submarines for the next five seasons. He is very happy to be able to return to Huang Qian and can't wait to start a new season.
"I really enjoyed football last season and felt like I was part of Huang Qian's team, so I wanted to continue to be a part of it. I think it was a wonderful time, and I returned to the court after a serious injury last summer and regained my love for football."
Buchanan revealed that he had a lot of communication with the coaching staff throughout the summer: "I'm glad they want me back. I'm so happy to be here again. I think they like me very much. The performance last season and hope I can continue to grow and go further this year. "
"I hope to participate in the Champions League and win the game in this event. I hope to take myself to the next level this season and return to my best form, and I believe I can do that. One of the most important games in the world of La Liga and the Champions League, I am very happy and excited to be able to wear this yellow jersey and compete in the Champions League again."
Finally, Buchanan expressed his expectation to show his true strength. "I am working hard to get back to that peak level, it will be a great season."
Villarreal and Inter Milan recently reached an agreement on Buchanan's transfer. The player who was loaned to Huang Qian by Inter Milan in the second half of last season has signed a contract with Huang Qian until 2030, and the club's official announcement also made the news.
Buchanan, 26, is from Ontario and is a member of the Canadian national team. He participated in the 2022 World Cup, has made 51 appearances and scored 8 goals in total. At Villarreal, he played in 13 games last season, scoring 1 goal and contributing 2 assists.
During this winter transfer window, the two sides agreed that Villarreal had a non-mandatory buyout clause of 13 million euros, but it was not implemented at the time. According to people familiar with the matter, the transfer was finally sold at a price of about 8 million euros, but Inter Milan retains part of the profit rights for potential transfers in the future.
Buchanan is competent for both sides, and is known for his outstanding physical fitness and speed of dribbling. He has the ability to break the balance of the game, and can not only directly hit the opponent's goal but also create opportunities for his teammates.
After completing early careers in Canada and the American League, Buchanan landed in Europe to join Bruges in 2021, who paid the New England Revolution nearly $7 million in transfer fees. Three years later, he transferred to Inter Milan again.