Leeds United confirm £55 million agreement with Barcelona over Raphinha transfer - YEP 13/7/22
Leeds United have reached an ‘agreement in principle’ for the sale of Raphinha to LaLiga giants Barcelona
By Joe Donnohue
Raphinha is set to become a Barcelona player this week after
an agreement was reached with Leeds United for a £55 million transfer.
The Brazil international will complete his dream move,
subject to a medical in Spain taking place today, becoming Leeds’ record sale.
The YEP understands Leeds will receive the bulk of
Raphinha’s fee up front, totalling somewhere in the region of £50 million with
‘significant add-ons’ to be paid at a later date.
Interest from Chelsea and Arsenal has subsided in recent
days after it was made clear Raphinha’s preferred move was the Catalan club.
It is not thought there will be a snag in negotiations over
personal terms with the 25-year-old content delegating to agent and former
Barcelona midfielder Deco.
Raphinha will fly out for a medical today with a view to
completing his transfer this week.
A brief statement from Leeds United read: “We can confirm
that an agreement in principle has been reached with FC Barcelona for the
transfer of Raphinha.
"The player will now undergo a medical in Spain.”
Raphinha made 67 appearances for Leeds United, scoring 17
goals in his time at Elland Road.
