Former Brazil and Gremio boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has insisted that the impending signing of Arthur will provide an Andres Iniesta-esque option for Barcelona.
The talented midfielder, who helped Gremio win the Copa Libertadores in 2017 as well as picking up two individual accolades that season, is set to join up with his new team before July once this current campaign ends. NaijaBet.com
Former Brazil boss Scolari, who gave Arthur his first league start for Gremio in 2016, considers the player a real talent and believes he has the ability to star in a Barca side already full of stars. NaijaBet
Speaking with Mundo Deportivo, Scolari stated Arthur could provide a presence to potentially replicate the talents of Barcelona and Spain legend Andrés Iniesta. NaijaBet.com
“I was the coach who gave Arthur his debut with Gremio,” said the 69-year-old.
“Arthur is a player with characteristics similar to Iniesta.
“These last two years he had improved a lot with Renato Gaucho as coach.
“I am very happy with his signing for Barca. I think he will fit in very well.” NaijaBet.com
Who is Barcelona-bound Arthur?
Rather than any kind of goalscoring exploits, Arthur’s game revolves around possession, passing, and protection of the ball.
