Former Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan has been presented by his new club Barcelona at a media conference.
The Germany midfielder, 3departed City when his contract expired at the end of June and agreed to join the Spanish giants on a free transfer.
Gundogan captained City to the Treble last season and said Barca has lots in common with his old club.
He will now play under Xavi – who played under City boss Pep Guardiola at Barcelona from 2008-2012, winning a Spanish treble in 2009.
“The style is very similar to what I played at City,” Gundogan said.
“Guardiola and Xavi are very similar. I felt a connection with Xavi from the first moment we talked. When I spoke to him I knew they [Barcelona] were on the right track.
“It’s an incredible team and an opportunity to be able to play in a different league and in a different country.