LaLiga 2018/19: 5 Debutants to watch out for this season

Thomas Lemar is Atletico Madrid's record signing
Thomas Lemar is Atletico Madrid's record signing

#1 Arturo Vidal (Barcelona)

Vidal has the opportunity to win an eighth straight league title with Barcelona
Vidal has the opportunity to win an eighth straight league title with Barcelona

A few years ago, the transfer of a player of Arturo Vidal's mould to Barcelona was unforeseeable, but given that they signed Paulinho out of the blue last summer, Vidal’s transfer was not a huge surprise, but it was one nevertheless.

The 31 year old midfielder rose to fame during his time with Juventus, and then shined in midfield for Bayern Munich for three years, before making his switch to Barcelona.

Vidal has proven himself to be one of the best box to box midfielders in the world with two of Europe’s biggest clubs, and in two different leagues. With Barcelona in La Liga, Vidal has the opportunity to win an eighth straight league title with another European giant - in another one of Europe's top leagues.

The combative player brings qualities to the Barcelona midfield that none of their recent midfielders have possessed. It would be intriguing to see how he fits in the Barcelona squad, and the difference he brings to it this season.

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