The coach has given an update on his squad before the start of the new season and says the Chile international will "enrich" the team
Ernesto Valverde expects "warrior" Arturo Vidal to offer something different in Barcelona's midfield as the Chile international finalises a transfer from Bayern Munich.
Vidal is expected to be confirmed as a Barca player upon the successful completion of a medical after a deal was agreed between the two clubs.
At 31, the former Bayer Leverkusen and Juventus star is approaching the latter stages of his career.
But Barca coach Valverde expects the Serie A, Bundesliga and Copa America winner to complement the less combative players in central positions.