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New boy backed to impress
Celtic, 11:14, August 11, 2008 ,
Spain star Xavi expects Celtic new boy Marc Crosas to take the SPL by storm and win a return to Barcelona next summer.
Crosas has been snapped up on a deal which gives Barca the chance to buy him back in the future with the Bhoys handed a sell-on clause to cover any future move.
And Xavi feels the Nou Camp outfit will exercise their right in 12 months once Crosas has added to his growing reputation following a successful loan at Lyon last term.
He told Setanta: "Marc Crosas will be a star at Celtic. The kid has the quality to triumph abroad. If he can succeed in Lyon, he can triumph in Scotland.
"This season Barça have many players in midfield. This was the obstacle for Crosas but I believe that he will return to the club after a big year in Celtic."
Xavi added: "This is a kid with a winner's mentality and with a great control of the ball. Crosas has perfect vision and an offensive game, and he creates many chances for the strikers.
"I believe that Celtic has closed a perfect piece of business."