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Arda Turan: 'I can't replace Xavi Hernandez'

Barcelona new boy Arda Turan rejects the idea of him replacing the iconic Xavi Hernandez at Camp Nou.

Barcelona new boy Arda Turan has dismissed the notion of filling the midfield void left by club legend Xavi Hernandez, insisting that he is a different type of player.

The Turkey international joined the Catalans for a reported £24m from Atletico Madrid this week.

Xavi left Camp Nou this summer to join Qatari side Al Sadd, having won 23 major trophies for the Blaugrana in a distinguished spell that spawned over 700 appearances.

"Nobody can take Xavi's place because he's one of a kind in the world of football," the 28-year-old midfielder told reporters.

"He'll always be a symbol of Barca. He is an idol for everyone, not just the club. I'm a different type of player.

"I have come to do great things, but nobody can be Xavi. I want to win over the fans with my own game."

Turan is ineligible to make his Barcelona debut until January due to the club's transfer embargo.

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Barcelona's new player Turkish Arda Turan waves as he poses outside the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, prior to signing his new contract with the Catalan club, on July 9, 2015
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