Barcelona summer signing Ilkay Gundogan has vowed to prove himself at Barcelona.

The German joined Barca with a rich CV, but he has chosen to humble himself and work hard at his new club, despite all he won at his former side.

He told CBS Sports of his desire to prove his worth to Barcelona.

“It is a challenge,” he began. “I think that I had seven incredible years with City. Incredibly successful years too – the last few months were just amazing. It was not just the titles we won, but the atmosphere in the locker room, the people around the club and that sort of stuff. I have enjoyed these past few months so much.

“You really cannot believe it and sometimes I was thinking why would I want that to change. But that was exactly what I wanted – to get out of my comfort zone, to prove myself again in a new country with a new culture, a new league and new players.

“I am someone who loves to explore things and that is how I see it right now. I came here to prove myself, to conquer and to be successful.”