Raphinha said transfer talks reportedly took place late Sunday night between Barcelona and Leeds United. Leeds and Barcelona are in agreement, according to a number of Spanish media outlets, CBS Sports in the United States, the Daily Mail, and Barcelona....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
In addition to a £55 million down payment and an additional £8 million in add-ons and bonuses, they have agreed to pay Leeds. The sale of the 25-year-old overall player will now cost £63 million, and the Whites are ultimately happy with the arrangement.
The player stayed behind to exercise alone at Leeds’ Thorp Arch training complex while the rest of the team departed for Australia, and is now set to arrive in Catalonia later on Monday to complete the deal.
He has already agreed to personal conditions that will last through 2027 and are worth about £101,000 (€120,000) per week. The young kid had his heart set on Barcelona, despite Chelsea’s offer, which was thought to be around £120,000 per week.
According to sources from Spain, he will have a medical examination later on Monday. If everything goes according to plan, Raphinha might even be announced as a Barcelona player before the end of the week.
Surprisingly, Barcelona has also agreed to extend the contract of Ousmane Dembele. He is expected to sign a new contract with a 40% pay cut.
