Kevin-Prince Boateng may well have arrived as somewhat of a makeshift signing, Barcelona certainly gave their supporters reason to be positive with the sensational swoop to secure the signing of Frenkie de Jong, a player who is set to be the Neymar figure of the club's midfield.
De Jong is viewed as a long-term investment, a player who can contribute to the Blaugrana's success over the next decade, a total juxtaposition to the recently completed loan deals for Jeison Murillo and the aforementioned Boateng.
An operation that could end up totalling around 86 million euros, far more than Los Cules would have had to pay last summer, the Dutchman will arrive as ready-made star despite being just 21 years old.
Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City were also significantly interested in his services, with the French club actually believing they were in pole position to seal a deal as recently as December.
De Jong's arrival at the Camp Nou is reminiscent of Neymar completing his transfer from Santos to LaLiga Santander, both players were aged 21 and both have almost limitless potential.
Both Neymar and De Jong rejected more financially rewarding offers to sign for Los Cules alongside Lionel Messi.
Money can mean a lot to footballers in the modern era, yet both De Jong and Neymar were bewitched by the opportunity to represent the club they had watch be so successful throughout their childhood.
Neymar was given the chance to follow in the footsteps of both Ronaldo Nazario and Ronaldinho by representing the Blaugrana, and the fact he could have surpassed both of their respective achievements in Catalonia by taking the mantle from Messi makes the fact he departed for Paris even more galling for those within the club.
Ernesto Valverde has often been criticised for his refusal to use the 4-3-3 formation which has been synonymous with Barcelona, yet De Jong has already made clear that he feels comfortable playing in any of the three central midfield positions in such a system.
Having never truly replaced Xavi Hernandez and attempts to replace Andres Iniesta have thus far been unsuccessful, Josep Maria Bartomeu was determined to rejuvenate a key area of the team, whilst also ensuring that Sergio Busquets will not end his Barcelona career without a replacement in place.
De Jong's versatility is a very attractive trait as a direct result of the struggles the Catalan giants have faced in recent transfer windows, he can play in any of the Xavi, Iniesta or Busquets roles within a midfield three and will give Valverde and future coaches options.
Denis Suarez's imminent departure will free up the number six shirt which the Ajax midfielder will likely take upon his arrival, and there is also a belief that he can influence and improve the talent already at the club.
Arthur Melo has impressed when given the chance this term, although consistency remains a concern as he continues to adapt to European football.
Carles Alena is one of the jewels of La Masia, although the productive line has ground to a halt in recent years.
The Spaniard though is seen as a guaranteed first-team player in the near future and has already made a slight breakthrough under Valverde's stewardship with it difficult to see Philippe Coutinho staying above him in the pecking order for much longer.
Riqui Puig and Oriol Busquets are also on the verge of respective senior breakthroughs, making clear that the depth in midfield at the club is as strong as it has been for a number of years.
Ivan Rakitic's future remains unclear, although it's difficult to see him remaining at the club for too much longer, especially with those behind the scenes at the Camp Nou viewing Puig as a potential star in the mould of Iniesta.
So, with Puig, Oriol Busquets and Arthur already in place there is a strong core in midfield, yet De Jong will arrive, very much like Neymar, as a blue-chip player who can be the very best of the group.