Catalan giants, Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle for the transfer of Leeds united winger Raphinha, who played a pivotal role in Leeds United retaining their place in the Premier League last season.
The 25-year-old will cost the Catalans a reported 55 million euros ($55.3million) — with a potential 15 million euros in add-ons — and sign a five year contract.
“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,” read a statement on the Barcelona website.
Barcelona said they were buying: “a winger who is excellent in one on ones, taking on defenders being a key part of his game.”
Raphinha — capped nine times internationally — is Barca’s third signing of the close season following Ivory Coast defender Franck Kessie from AC Milan and Denmark central defender Andreas Christensen from Chelsea.Kindly
