Barcelona have finally found their Xavi heir in Arthur the Artist
The Brazilian has established himself in the Catalans' first team quicker than anyone could have imagined, earning praise from Xavi himself When Arthur steps out on the field, it is easy to forget that less than two years ago the young midfield maestro was just another hopeful in the Gremio youth set-up, with a single Brasileirao appearance to his name.
His rise since the start of 2017 has been nothing short of meteoric, a tribute not just to the 22-year-old's undoubted talent in pulling the strings from deep but to his incredible maturity.
Not even the challenge of stepping up to Barcelona, one of the world's biggest, most demanding clubs has fazed him, and the astonishing speed with which he has carved out a regular place in the Catalans' first team has earned comparisons with none other than former conductor Xavi. Editors' Picks
What is more, those links are not just idle talk from sensationalist journalists. The great man himself has given Arthur his seal of ap…
His rise since the start of 2017 has been nothing short of meteoric, a tribute not just to the 22-year-old's undoubted talent in pulling the strings from deep but to his incredible maturity.
Not even the challenge of stepping up to Barcelona, one of the world's biggest, most demanding clubs has fazed him, and the astonishing speed with which he has carved out a regular place in the Catalans' first team has earned comparisons with none other than former conductor Xavi. Editors' Picks
What is more, those links are not just idle talk from sensationalist journalists. The great man himself has given Arthur his seal of ap…