Arda Turan insists it is impossible to be a direct replacement for Xavi at Barcelona as his style of play is different to the Spain great.
Turan agreed a move to Camp Nou earlier this week from Atletico Madrid, but will not be able to play for the club until January due to a FIFA ban preventing the Liga champions from registering new players in 2015.
The 28-year-old's arrival will offset the loss of Xavi, who moved to Qatari side Al Sadd after a glittering career with Barca in which he won 23 major trophies and featured in over 700 matches.
"Nobody can take Xavi's place because he's one of a kind in the world of football," Turan said at his first media conference since the move was announced.
"He'll always be a symbol of Barca. He is an idol for everyone, not just the club. I'm a different type of player.
"I have come to do great things, but nobody can be Xavi. I want to win over the fans with my own game."
"I spoke by phone with Luis Enrique and was very happy to receive his call," he added. "Iniesta sent me a message after joining, it was a great personal message. My idol is Iniesta."
