Barça on the verge of signing a nice move with Raphinha
After weeks of negotiations, FC Barcelona seems to be reaching the goal in the Raphinha case. According to information from Sport, the Catalans and Leeds have reached an agreement for 55 million euros, excluding bonuses. The media speak of a player who is currently ‘euphoric’ at the idea of following in the footsteps of his idol Ronaldinho.
FC Barcelona is about to register its third recruit in this summer transfer window. After the arrivals of Franck Kessié and Andreas Christensen, the Catalans decided to put their hands in their pockets, in order to finalize a file which had been the subject of many feedbacks.
Courted for many weeks, Raphinha (25) should not delay any longer according to sport, to engage with Barça. An agreement of up to €55m excluding bonuses would have been reached between the two parties. The delicate financial situation of the club carried out by Joan Laporta has long been a brake. But talks with the winger Deco’s agent ultimately worked in favor of the Catalans. An arrival of the Brazilian in Barcelona on Monday would even be a possibility.
The known duration of the contract
An essential element in the fight to keep Leeds in the Premier League last season, with his 11 goals and 3 assists in the league, Raphinha is about to take a step forward in his career. He who was revealed to Sporting Portugal and spent the time of a season in France, at Stade Rennais. Sport brings other elements, in particular the duration of the contract which should be five years.
Despite competition from many English clubs, his main desire was to follow in the footsteps of his idol Ronaldinho. A blow especially for Chelsea who, in the face of the difficulties of Barça, appeared, according to the Evening Standard, in pole position in this file. The English press even mentioned an amount of €65m offered to Leeds. For their part, the Peacocks have secured their backs with the signing of Luis Sinisterra from Feyenoord Rotterdam.