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Arthur 'privileged' to join Barça

The 21-year-old midfielder arrived in Barcelona on Wednesday; he will be formally presented on Thursday at Camp Nou.

FC Barcelona’s first signing of the 2017/18 season, Arthur, arrived in the Catalan capital on Wednesday. On Thursday, Arthur will be officially presented.

After landing at Barcelona-El Prat Airport on Wednesday afternoon, the 21-year-old Brazilian midfielder made his way to Camp Nou for a photo at the Club’s offices. Before he left the airport, he had a few words for Barça TV.

Here are the highlights of what he had to say.

  • “I’m very happy. This is a dream I’ve had since I was little.”
  • ”I always dreamed of putting on the FC Barcelona jersey. Today is a great day.”
  • “This is a championship caliber club. And that is my objective. To win as many titles as possible. Because I know this badge deserves it.”
  • “Me and my new teammates will be going for titles.”
  • “This is every player’s dream.“
  • “To be part of the greatest team in the world, with the best players in the world, makes me feel privileged.”
  • “I can only feel joy at what it all represents.”
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