Barcelona legend Xavi is convinced by the quality of new signing Arthur Melo.

Xavi thinks the Brazilian has the right "DNA" for the Catalans but thinks it would put too much pressure on the 21-year-old to compare him with himself or former captain Andres Iniesta.

"I've seen a few videos of him. There are a lot of Brazilians here at the Aspire academy who have spoken very well of him," said the Al Sadd midfielder.

"I think he's a player who is perfectly adaptable to Barca. He has what we call the Barca DNA, that technical quality, that talent you need. After that, it depends on him, his mentality and whether he is ready to play for a good team."

Asked about the comparisons between himself and Arthur, he added: "I don't like it. I didn't like being compared with [Pep] Guardiola or anyone, it's not easy to digest, it's a weight on top of you and that's not good.

"He has to make his own career, show his own personality. If we leave him in peace, he'll succeed, but it's very difficult at Barca, very difficult."