Arturo Vidal: I'm a street footballer LaLiga - Barcelona Discussed his difficult upbringing

Barcelona's new signing Arturo Vidalhas described himself as street footballer and thinks that this is something that helps endear himself to supporters of the clubs he plays for.

The Chilean arrived this summer from Bayern Munich, having previously thrived at an elite level in Europe during his time with Juventus in Serie A.

"I'm a player from the 'barrio', the streets, and it's nice for people to see that," he told the club's official media channels.

"I've had to make many sacrifices and I want to show everyone where I'm from.

"Everything I've gained on the field, I feel proud about because I leave everything on the pitch, nothing has been easy for me."

Vidal went on to explain the difficulties he endured as a child and how they shaped the person he is today.

"When I was young I lived in a dangerous neighbourhood, I had a very hard childhood," he said.

"My mother took care of five brothers alone and she sacrificed a lot and, thanks to her, now I can give her a better life.

"The first time I tried [to sign for Colo Colo before I was 12 years old] we did not have enough money for the journeys or equipment, we needed the money at home."

Vidal will have the chance to make his home debut for the Blaugrana on Wednesday evening in the Joan Gamper Trophy match against Boca Juniors.