Tom Brady's latest signing was shocked by his call: "He's the closest thing to God"

T he departure of Carlos Vicente to Birmingham City was one of the most surprising moves of the winter transfer window .

The former Alaves player is swapping LaLiga for the 13th-placed team in the English second division . "It's hard to take in. Everything new is a bit scary, but you have to go forward and not hesitate," said Carlos Vicente in an interview with 'Kiroleros' .

Birmingham City's interest was long-standing: "There was interest in the summer, at the end of the market, but there was no possibility of leaving because Alaves would have been left with a hole," he said.

There was interest in the summer, at the end of the market, but there was no possibility of leaving because Alaves would have been left without a replacement

"They have shown me in many ways how much they loved me and that has helped me to take the step," insists Carlos Vicente . "What everyone may be thinking [economic factor] of course influences, I'm not going to lie to anyone, but many more things come into play when making a decision like that".

"Tom Brady called me and I was paralysed"

There was one detail, however, that made the difference: "I had a video call with Tom Brady and I was paralyzed . For me he is the closest thing to God" . "Not God, but almost. I'm an NFL geek and it's always nice that he gets so involved. I've been very surprised in that regard," he said with a laugh.