Arthur reveals that Neymar and Coutinho convinced him to sign for Barcelona LaLiga - Barcelona Interviewed by O Globo

Positive recommendations from Neymar and Philippe Coutinho convinced Arthur that Barcelona was the right move for him, he confessed.

The Brazilian will make the move to the Camp Nou this summer or in January 2019, depending on when the Blaugrana decide to exercise the purchase option they have in place with Gremio.

Negotiations have been lengthy and Arthur is relieved that they are now over and is looking forward to the future in Spanish football.

"I'm happy because the negotiations have ended well for both Gremio and myself," he told O Globo.

"We're pleased with how everything went and now I have to talk to my club to see when I can join Barcelona.

"I asked Neymar about Barcelona and he only had good things to say, he recommended me to join the club.

"I also spoke with Coutinho who told me that it was a wonderful city and an excellent club to play for."

The midfielder also discussed the possibility that his arrival could bring about an exit for Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta, as has been speculated.

"I have read that maybe he will go to China but I'd like to play with him and I don't know what his future holds," he said.

"A player like him makes football look easy. I don't want to go into comparisons [between us] but he has some characteristics and I have others."