‘He is very similar to Xavi’ Messi compares Arthur to Barcelona legend

Messi has revealed that out of all of Barcelona’s new signings he is most impressed with Arthur.

The Argentine wizard admits that he really did not know Arthur so he was surprised at how the style of the 22-year-old fit so well into Barcelona.

He even went as far as comparing him to Barcelona legend Xavi.

He told MARCA: “They are very good, those that have come in, in particular, Arthur has surprised me as I didn’t really know him,”

“He is very similar to Xavi as he likes to have the ball, play short, not lose it and is very solid. He surprised me but I like them all.

“Arthur has the style we have here, he understood quickly in training.

“Barcelona fans like players who are good with the ball at their feet and we are used to having possession.

“I think that players like Arturo (Vidal) are important to have in the squad, football is about tactics and the physical side.”