Yaya Toure accepts it will be a challenge to win a place in Barcelona's midfield this season.

The Ivory Coast international midfielder said: "There are many good players in the squad. I have confirmed the impression that I had from the outside. The only way to win a first team place is through hard work and I'm ready to do that.

"I think I can add some balance between defence and attack. We have a team of very attacking players and it's important to have some defensive balance."