Arturo Vidal is relishing the opportunity to play alongside superstar Lionel Messi after joining Barcelona from Bayern Munich.
Chilean midfielder Vidal will be presented on Monday following his arrival from Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.
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The deal for Vidal has reportedly cost La Liga titleholders Barca €20-million after the 31-year-old was also linked with a possible move to Serie A outfit Inter Milan.
Speaking for the first time as a Barca player, Vidal – who replaces Paulinho after the Brazilian returned to Guangzhou Evergrande after just one year at Barca– said: ‘To be honest, I am very happy. I am looking forward to starting training with my teammates, to wearing such a famous shirt, and to doing important things here.
‘It is a dream. I hope to achieve my objectives. I am here to win all the trophies available and I will give everything on the pitch to achieve this.
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‘During the three-year contract, I hope we can win everything we play for.
‘I am excited to play with Messi, [Luis] Suarez, Sergio Busquets… they are all great players.’
