Mauricio Pellegrino's unveiling as Alaves coach in 10 quotes

- "It's a difficult, but attractive challenge."

- "I'm over the moon to have the chance to manage Alaves in LaLiga."

- "I want committed players who join Alaves to improve and give everything on the pitch."

- "While in Vitoria I learnt about the importance of respect and effort as life values."

- "My time at Alaves was a great experience on a personal level. That enticed me to come back."

- "We've got a clear target: to remain in the Primera Division next season by putting together a competitive side."

- "The fact that I'm here owes to a personal awakening that I experienced and which has driven me on in my career."

- "I was after a challenge which would allow me to develop professionally, and that's why I'm here."

- "For me, the game isn't separated out into defensive and attacking phases, rather I see these as being permanent states. I set my teams up to play offensively when we're on the attack and defensively when we're defending."

- "We're all going to try to do our bit to lay the foundations to keep Alaves in LaLiga."