Just like Paulinho before him, the arrival of Arturo Vidal to Barcelona saw the board questioned on why such a purchase was being made. And that’s putting in politely!
According to swathes of culers at the time, the Chilean had no business being anywhere near Camp Nou apparently, but show me one person now that hasn’t changed their opinion of a player who always gave his all for the club.
The barometer of a good player isn’t necessarily skill set either. It’s application.
What Vidal didn’t have in terms of technical ability, he more than made up for with a combative nature and a desire to consistently work hard.