never bite another player, as he was officially
unveiled by the club on Tuesday.
The Uruguay striker had been in limbo since FIFA
imposed a four-month ban from all football-related
activity after his infamous bite on Italy's Giorgio
Chiellini at the World Cup.
Suarez, who cannot feature for Barcelona in a
competitive match until October 26, admitted he is
also seeking professional help to avoid any further
lengthy sanctions.
"The dream of playing for Barca comes from many
years ago, as a kid. Everyone knows my relationship
with family living here," he said.
"When I came to watch games here, I thought 'One
day I will play here'. But it seemed something far
away. There were offers from other clubs but when
the Barca option came up I didn't think twice.
"My ban is what it is and we have to accept it. I have
apologised and I've been talking to professionals in
order to deal with it. I say to all the fans do not
worry about that. I won't be doing that anymore.
"It's a difficult moment for me. I had the same
situation last year at Liverpool (when he was
banned for biting Branislav Ivanovic). I started to
play on September 20 but I was able to train and
help my team-mates off the pitch.
"I'm here to do important things at Barca.
Everything that happens in the past, that needs to
be forgotten. If I start thinking about everything I've
gone through, I wouldn't be able to sleep."
After the Court of Arbitration for Sport eased some
of the sanctions imposed by FIFA, allowing him to
train with his new team-mates, Suarez came on for a
late cameo in a friendly against Mexican side Leon
on Monday.
"Playing at the Camp Nou yesterday was
spectacular, very emotional. I still can't believe it.
This is a dream come true," he added.
When asked if he felt any pressure over his £75m
price tag, Suarez said: "Being a super star? The stars
are in the sky. I'm here to help the team to try to win
trophies."
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