Barcelona Confirm Agreement to Sign Talented Brazilian Winger Raphinha

• 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
• Raphinha has been subject to intense transfer speculations, with all pointers indicating he will play Barcelona next season

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

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.

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

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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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The 25-year-old winger has been a subject of interest between Spanish giants Barcelona and English Premier League side, Chelsea as both clubs have an agreement to sign the Leeds United player.

According to Daily Mail, Raphinha and his representative have now given the Blaugrana 48 hours to finalize a deal for the 25-year-old with Leeds United otherwise they will turn their attentions to Chelsea.