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Turan: Barcelona a huge step in my career

The midfielder has arrived in Catalunya ahead of his official contract signing on Friday and says he is raring to get started.

Arda Turan says signing for Barcelona is a huge step forward in his career as he prepares for his official unveiling on Friday.

The Catalans have agreed a deal with Atletico Madrid to take the attacking midfielder to Camp Nou for a fee which could rise to 41 million euros ($45.2 million), although the next club president could potentially opt to veto the deal.

The 28-year-old has now arrived in Barcelona ahead of his contract signing at the club offices on Friday and he claims to be raring to go.