TIM Cahill rightly has all the headlines and attention, but if Melbourne City are to achieve anything this season, he and Bruno Fornaroli need help, especially with Aaron Mooy off the scene.

Enter a man still in his prime who knows all about dealing with pressure. Argentinian Nicolas Colazo arrives in Melbourne from the famed Boca Juniors club, where he played over 100 games after graduating from their youth set up.

That means he won’t be overawed by the occasion tomorrow night as he looks to become this season’s version of Fornaroli…

(Many thanks to his wife Solange Rivas for acting as translator!)

Adam Peacock: Nicolas, welcome to Australia. Does it feel like a new home already, or a surreal adventure that you’re happy to go along with?

Colazo: Honestly, I already feel like (I’m at) home. I’m very thankful to my teammates and the people of this beautiful city who made me feel that way.

When your agent calls, he says to you: “Melbourne City in Australia are interested”. What did you Google first – Melbourne, Australia, A-League, or kangaroo?

Well, I’ve visited Australia (and Melbourne) with Boca Juniors before (in 2010), so I knew how nice it is. That’s why my first Google search was ‘Melbourne City FC’ and the A-League after that.

Tell us the story of how this move came about...

I was analysing different club offers to continue my career when my agent called and told me about the chance of becoming part of Melbourne City. And I felt instantly that was my new path. I was very excited about it from the beginning.

I’ve travelled with young kids, and I’ve had more fun cleaning a toilet. Is the plane ride with a young infant son one of the most difficult periods of your life?!

(Laughs), thank God no. It was quite easy because he fell asleep more than half plane trip, and played calm with mom and dad the other half. He is most of the time in a good mood. We are very lucky.

No doubt you were told about the professionalism of a club like Melbourne City... but what did you make of the training ground when you got there?

The training ground is amazing, it has all what a professional player needs to be always in optimal conditions. I’m very impressed with all facilities. Just to name some, the medical centre, gym, locker room, dining room and even the play room are five stars. I didn’t know it was so organised. Awesome.

Here in Australia, there’s not a stack of external pressure on players to perform. From Boca Juniors, do you have a good example of what type of expectation there is when playing for a club like Boca?

At Boca Juniors you must win. No matter what and how. That’s the demand of the club and the fans as well. You feel the pressure inside and outside the match. But that’s something that teaches you a lot. I’m thankful for that experience, I really enjoyed it.

What was the realisation like that you had to leave Boca – where’d you’d been since nine years old! - to further your football life? It’s harsh, but it’s football…

It was not so hard, because this profession is about that too. I was prepared to make a change and I did.

Do you have any good Maradona stories... or one that can be printed?! We’ve seen him acting like a lunatic at Boca games (mind you, seems everyone does).

I never had the pleasure to meet Diego. I’m a big fan of him and I hope to meet him any time. Although I can tell you, I saw him in many matches on his special seat at La Bombonera, yelling crazy. He is the biggest fan of Boca Juniors.

Who is the best player you’ve played with and why?

Riquelme, Martin Palermo and (Carlos) Tevez - because of their soccer importance, and for all that I’ve learned from them, inside and outside the game.

Are you impressed with hearing what Bruno Fornaroli did last season, because you’ll be a bloody hero if you can do what he did in his debut season?

Bruno Fornaroli is just a brilliant player. With just one year he became the biggest scorer of the league and he is a great captain. I would be pleased doing a little part of what he did last season! If it is more, it would be cool for the club!

Tim Cahill, he’s our big star, how have you found him?

Tim is the biggest soccer idol here in Australia. He’s an excellent partner and he has a winning kind of mind. It’s an honour to train and play with him. He has a wonderful head shot!

What has to happen for this to be a good time for you in Melbourne?

To win a title would be very important to me.

This Saturday night will be special at Etihad Stadium, but you know about dealing with a big atmosphere, perhaps the biggest there is?

Sure, I’ve felt the best atmosphere every Boca vs River. La Bombonera definitely trembles with the support of the fans. I was very lucky being there.

In that regard, what are you expectations then for the Melbourne Derby.

It’s my first match in a derby, and I feel that will feel very similar. I can’t wait to get out to the pitch. I hope to see there all Melbourne City fans supporting us!

Wish you all the best mate, and look forward to seeing you out there on Saturday.