Barcelona have seen off competition from Chelsea after reaching a verbal agreement with English Premier League club, Leeds United for the services of the 25-year-old winger....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez is making steps in the right direction as he plans to overhaul the squad. Signing Raphinha is an affirmation of the above claim.
According to GOAL, Barcelona are to pay €71 million (£60m/$72m) to Leeds United for the services of the winger.
Barcelona’s current financial situation would not afford them the luxury of making fill down payment for the player. Leeds United have agreed for FC Barcelona to pay the final fee in instalments.
Arsenal were displaced by Chelsea who made a higher bid for the winger before Barcelona stepped into the picture. Barcelona’s presence changed the course of the business.
Raphinha has always wanted to play at Camp Nou, this has been his dream. Definitely he would prioritise a move to Spain over a move to Stamford Bridge.
His representative, Deco, the former Barcelona player, was able to make to make some necessary moves for the deal to pull through.
Leeds United had no issues with the deal since Barcelona were able to match Chelsea’s offer, and they were willing to sell to the highest bidder.
