Vermaelen confident he can handle pressures

Vermaelen's transfer from Arsenal was confirmed on Saturday and the Belgium international defender believes his experiences at the Emirates Stadium will stand him in good stead for life at Barca.

After five years in the Premier League the 28-year-old knows he will need to adapt his game but is excited about the challenge ahead of him with the Catalan giants.

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