He said: "Alex is a great player and I'm glad he's signed for us. He can play on the left, on the right or up front on his own. He has a great left foot, a great right foot and his vision is great.

"I'm going to stop talking now because I'm starting to make him sound like Pele!

"I think he'll be great for us because he's an exciting player. He'll fit in at the Nou Camp and I think the fans will appreciate what he brings to the team."