Arda Turan is proud to be representing Turkish football with Barcelona.

The former Atletico Madrid winger made the move to Barca this month.

"I'm really happy, I knew Barça was more than a club. But it's much bigger than that.

"Barça is the best team in the world but, more than that, it's the team with the best football on the planet. Ever since I was a boy I have enjoyed watching Barça, and now I'm here."

He added: "Turkey is watching me. I'm an example of how hard work can take you anywhere.

"I'm very proud to be able to help push Turkish youngsters to work hard every day to try and get to this level."