Star striker Thierry Henry reckons new signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be an instant hit with Barcelona - unlike himself.

Problems off the pitch as well as on it combined to give the Frenchman a debut season to forget in La Liga, but he more than made up for it by playing a pivotal role in clinching an unprecedented treble last season.

However, after closely observing Ibrahimovic since his arrival last month he believes that the Swede has the capability to make an instant impression at the Camp Nou.

Speaking to Sport the former Arsenal hitman sais "I do not believe he will have any problems.

"In my case I had to move from the centre of the field to the left, and it took me time to adapt.

"Zlatan [Ibrahimovic] plays in the central position of the number nine, and for that reason it will be easier for him."

Henry also discussed his own fitness as the new season approaches, and was rested in France's match against the Faroe Islands two weeks ago.

The 32-year old insists however he is now ready for action, after playing a part in last night's comfortable 3-0 Super Cup win over Athletic Bilbao.

He said, "I have been having pain for three weeks, particularly with my knee. I was forced to rest from the French match, because I did not want to return to action too fast.

"But tonight my joints felt ok, and once I warmed up I could run normally."