Brazil Forward Raphinha Arrives in Barcelona Ahead of Medicals

• Leeds United forward Raphinha has been videoed arriving in Barcelona ahead of his move to join the Spanish powerhouse
• Barcelona have announced that they have reached an agreement with Leeds United to sign Brazilian winger Raphinha
• Leeds and Chelsea have reached a contract for around £60 million, although the player has been holding out for a move to Spain

Brazil international Raphinha has landed in Spain to finally complete his long-awaited transfer to Spanish club Barcelona from Leeds United.

The Catalan club announced on Wednesday, July 13, that the 25-year-old is expected to put pen to paper on a five-year deal upon completion of his medical.

In a video posted on Twitter, spotted by Sports Brief, Raphinha was sighted arriving at the airport and already wearing a Barcelona polo shirt.

English Premier League duo Arsenal and Chelsea were interested in signing the ex-Rennes star man, but the 25-year-old forward opted to fulfil his childhood dream of playing for Barcelona.

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He has already said a quick hello to his new supporters after he arrived in Catalonia.

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Meanwhile, Raphinha asked the club to omit him from the preseason tour as he seeks to finalize his move away.

Raphinha has been subject to intense transfer speculations, with all pointers indicating he will play for a different club next season.

The Brazilian has attracted interest from Chelsea, Arsenal and Barcelona. Arsenal are understood to have fallen down the pecking order after failing to match Chelsea's 60 million euros bid.

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Sports Brief earlier reported that Spanish giants FC Barcelona have reached an 'agreement in principle' to sign Raphinha from English Premier League club Leeds United.

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The Catalan club announced on Wednesday, July 13, that the transfer is expected to be completed in the coming hours when the Brazilian winger passes his medical.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has reported that the Blaugrana are expected to pay a €58 million fixed fee plus various add-ons, which could amount to €67 million in a total package.