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The Pros and Cons of Arturo Vidal

FC Barcelona completed the signing of Arturo Vidal, a veteran midfielder from Bayern Munich. The response from fans has been polarized, with reactions essentially split down the middle. We analyze the pros and cons of the signing:

PRO: Arturo Vidal has had world class seasons

Some fans have gone too far in underestimating Vidal’s quality. At Bayern and at Juventus, Vidal has produced some amazing moments. He’s won leagues for both teams, not to mention international trophies with Chile. Known for his tenacity in defense, Vidal is also capable of scoring or being involved in build-up.