Barcelona Aug 30 (IANS) FC Barcelona new recruit Ousmane Dembele can fill the shoes of Brazilian star Neymar at the club feels defender Samuel Umtiti.
After Neymar joined Paris Saint-Germain this summer in a world record transfer fee Barcelona roped in Dembele from Borussia Dortmund.
"I m very glad he s joining us. He is the type of player that we have missed since Neymar left " Umtiti was quoted as saying by ESPNFC on Wednesday.
"He s a very carefree person in relation to everything that happens in relation to the talent he has. It s one of his strengths and I hope he will help us to win titles.
"I cannot wait to see him. He is a player who will demonstrate his talent in our team in our league " he added.
Dortmund s Marc Bartra a former Barcelona youth team player though insisted that Dembele be given time to settle in.
"Dembele is a pure talent it s a great signing " Bartra told a news conference while on international duty with Spain.
"I know this from everything he has brought us last year [at Dortmund]. He is a very good player but he needs patience.
"He is very young and he cannot be compared to anyone -- Neymar is among the best three players in the world " he added.
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