Transfer: Barcelona confirm agreement for Raphinha

Barcelona have confirmed that they have reached an agreement to sign Raphinha from Leeds United.

The LaLiga giants have seen off Chelsea and Arsenal to sign the Brazil winger.

Recall that Chelsea were keen to sign the Brazilian international this summer.

In a statement via its website, Barcelona said, “FC Barcelona and Leeds United Football Club have reached an agreement in principle for the transfer of Raphael Dias Belloli, Raphinha, pending the player passing his medical.

“His first club in Europe was Portuguese side Vitòria Guimaraes from where he moved on to Sporting Clube de Portugal for 6.5 million euros.”