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Rafinha: Barcelona's Arthur has a 'touch of Xavi about him'

Barcelona's new signing Arthur is reminiscent of club icon Xavi, according to team-mate Rafinha.

The Brazilian midfielder shone on his first appearance for the Catalan giants, scoring a fine goal in the International Champions Cup against Tottenham on Saturday .

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde praised Arthur's display and fellow midfielder Rafinha was also impressed by the 21-year-old, who has joined from Gremio.

"I don't like to make comparisons usually, but he has a touch of Xavi about him," Rafinha said after Barca beat Spurs on penalties in Pasadena.

"It's the way he touches the ball, the way he passes it.