After signing for Sevilla a few weeks ago, former Bordeaux right-back Mariano has seen the Spanish press already drawing parallels between him and Daniel Alves who himself burst onto the European scene at the same club. But the 29-year-old confirmed on ESPN that he would prefer not to be compared to the Barcelona man and wants to make his own way with his new club.
He said: “When I arrived, I was told a lot about what had been done by Daniel Alves. After some friendly matches, people began to compare me to him, but Daniel made his story here and I want to write my own story . For that I will have to work hard. “