Arda Turan's arrival not only makes up for the absence of Xavi Hernández, Spain's most successful player and the keystone of Barcelona's football for the last decade, but he also fits perfectly into a stellar group of players that last season won all three titles and are now raring to do the same again and go down in footballing history as Barça's greatest ever.
Turan has a lot to offer Luis Enrique, who loves versatility and flexibility in his players. At Atlético, he used to play out on the wing in a system composed of four midfielders. At Barça, he will also be positioned on the left, but more centrally, similar to Andrés Iniesta's role. This is where the Turk will most shine, bringing the ball up the field and making the killer pass. He is also a great team player when defending, and has no problem tracking back, like Rakitic does, when things get tricky.
Turan will connect well with any player that Luis Enrique cares to play in midfield, because he adapts quickly and is happy to go along with however his gaffer wants to play it.
His performance alongside Barça's already killer attack promises to be spectacular. He is a man capable of creating the spaces so that Messi and company can finish off his moves with goals galore.
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