Barcelona have beaten Chelsea to the signing of Raphinha after reaching an agreement with Leeds United for the Brazilian winger on Tuesday.
Barca's agreement with Leeds comes following weeks of negotiations, with the Premier League side pushing for a deal similar to the one they agreed with Chelsea worth in excess of €70m. ESPN revealed in June that Leeds had also accepted an offer from Chelsea for Raphinha, 25, but the player's desire to move to Barca has allowed the Catalan club to win the race for his signature. The Catalan club confirmed the news in a statement Tuesday, beating Chelsea to the signing of the Brazil attacker.
Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle to sign Brazilian winger Raphinha from Premier League side Leeds United, both clubs announced on Wednesday.
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The addition of Raphinha is unlikely to be the end of the transfer business for Barça, however, with the club expected to extend the deal to sign Ousmane Dembele while Robert Lewandowski remains a top target despite fruitless negotiations with FC Bayern. Barça have opted to include several performance-related add-ons in the Raphinha deal in order to woo Leeds United. Romano suggests the overall valuation of the add-ons could be up to €9 million, meaning the total cost of the operation is likely to be around €67 million. After months of negotiations, Barcelona are finally on the verge of securing a deal to sign Raphinha this summer.
Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs and Newcastle had an interest · Fee for Brazil winger could rise with up to €9m of add-ons.
Raphinha, under contract at Leeds until 2024, was central to the club’s successful fight against relegation from the Premier League last season, scoring 11 goals and making three assists. The Brazil winger has long had his heart set on a move to the Camp Nou and he has had to suffer as Barcelona have battled to present an acceptable offer in the face of well-documented financial difficulties. Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle were seriously interested in Raphinha, with Chelsea having an initial £55m bid accepted.
Raphinha was set for a move to Chelsea before Barcelona joined the chase and it was reported that the 25-year-old preferred the Catalan club.
Raphinha had joined Leeds after a successful stint in France with Stade de Reims. In his first season under Marcelo Bielsa, Raphina made 30 appearances, scoring six goals and providing nine assists. Raphinha will become a new Barcelona player as soon as he passes the medical. Raphinha was set for a move to Chelsea before Barcelona joined the chase and it was reported that the 25-year-old preferred the Catalan club.
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They have identified targets, they know who they want and they will move quickly to bring them in. You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. The bewitching skill, the feints and nutmegs, will live just as long in the memory. He is set to undergo a medical before completing the deal on an initial £49m fee, which could rise to £55m with add-ons. "Raphinha gave Leeds supporters plenty of moments to savour. "As much as it's really hard to lose Raphinha I'll say this.
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Leeds United have reached an agreement in principle for the transfer of Raphinha to Barcelona.Raphinha, 25, will undergo a medical in Spain ahead of his...
Chelsea are pushing to complete a deal for the Brazil winger, who has been one of the Premier League's most exciting and effective attackers Chelsea are pushing to complete a deal for the Brazil winger, who has been one of the Premier League's most exciting and effective attackers There has also been lots of talk about who Barcelona want to buy this summer, but it's not as simple as just signing them for the Catalans
With a deal in principle agreement already in place, Barcelona can soon register Raphinha once the player passes his medical in Catalonia. Advertisement.
One of the new signings in Kessie is already tipped to feature in his first game for his new club, during the upcoming friendly against Olot later this evening. Upon completion of his medical, the Leeds United forward is set to become the third major signing for FC Barcelona this month, joining a list that includes Franck Kessie and Andreas Christensen. Anticipating an exit this summer, the forward had been training in England rather than joining the Leeds United camp on their pre-season trip to Australia. And it appears it is only a matter of time before the Brazilian can be unveiled as a Barça player.
The 25-year-old will cost the Catalans a reported USD 55.3million- with a potential 15 million euros in add-ons - and sign a five-year contract.
The 25-year-old will cost the Catalans a reported 55 million euros (USD 55.3million) -- with a potential 15 million euros in add-ons -- and sign a five year contract. The 25-year-old will cost the Catalans a reported USD 55.3million- with a potential 15 million euros in add-ons - and sign a five-year contract. BARCELONA: Brazil winger Raphinha, who played a pivotal role in Leeds United retaining their place in the Premier League last season, is poised to sign for Barcelona after the clubs agreed to the deal in principle on Wednesday.
Spanish media reported that Barca will pay €58 million that could go up to €68 million for the winger. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Barca later announced that they have reached an agreement with Portuguese club Sporting for the loan of winger Francisco Trincao until June 2023. Trincao joined Barcelona from SC Braga in 2020, featuring 42 times and scoring three goals in all competitions for the Catalan club in the 2020-21 campaign. "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," Barcelona said in a statement.
Brazil winger Raphinha, who played a pivotal role in Leeds United retaining their place in the Premier League last season, is poised to sign for Barcelona ...
Raphinha -- who had two years remaining of his contract -- became a fans favourite and earned himself a permanent place in their hearts when he scored a penalty in the 2-1 win over Brentford in their final match of last season to ensure they stayed up in the English top-flight. "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. 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 have reached an agreement in principle to sign Brazilian winger Raphinha from Premier League side Leeds United, both clubs announced on Wednesday.
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Tottenham are the latest club linked with Depay, however, reports in Spain suggest the player has snubbed a move to north London. It is thought the Catalans will now actively seek to 'force' a number of players out of the club this summer, including the likes of Depay, Umtiti, Braithwaite and Neto. Barcelona president Joan Laporta has also confirmed an agreement has been reached with Ousmane Dembele over a new contract, despite the club's enormous debts.
Raphinha landed in Barcelona on Wednesday to sign for the La Liga giants in a record-breaking transfer from Leeds United.
I'm hopeful for him to get this deal done because I know it's his dream to play for Barcelona.” So I'm hopeful for his sake, as much as it's hard to see him leave. Leeds manager Jesse Marsch told the Yorkshire Evening Post earlier this week: "As much as it's really hard to lose Raphinha I will say this about him – if you think about a young man, who was pretty much guaranteed to go on a reduced transfer fee 100 per cent to Barcelona if we were relegated and then you watch the performances and the commitment he had to making sure that the club was going to stay up.
The 25-year-old Brazilian international is set for a move to the Camp Nou reportedly worth €58 million ($58.2 million).
Meanwhile, Barcelona has continued to push forward in the transfer market despite its financial issues over the last two years. However, the club made two major signings in U.S. internationals Brenden Aaronson and Tyler Adams to pair with American manager Jesse Marsch. Arsenal was also reportedly in the running for the Brazilian.