"Leeds and FC Barcelona have confirmed they have reached an agreement in principal for the transfer of forward Raphinha. The 25-year-old Brazilian forward will undergo a medical in Barcelona before swapping Yorkshire for North East Spain permanently in a deal believed to be costing the Catalan club around £58m. Raphinha scored nine goals in 27 PL appearances for Leeds United last season and made his senior debut for his home country Brazil, last October. Chelsea had been interested in the winger, but apparently Raphinha only had eyes for Barcelona and will sign a contract until 2027."
"Barça Club president Joan Laporta said the deal is likely to be concluded this week and said that Ousmane Dembele will also sign a new contract. Barcelona are still trying to hunt down Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich, which would form an outstanding attack duo with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who is also at the club."
Raphinha will move from Leeds United to FC Barcelona in a permanent transfer believed to cost around £58m. The 25-year-old Brazilian will undergo a medical in Barcelona before completing the move and will sign a contract until 2027. He scored nine goals in 27 Premier League appearances for Leeds last season and made his senior Brazil debut in October. Chelsea showed interest, but Raphinha preferred Barcelona. Barcelona president Joan Laporta said the deal should conclude this week and that Ousmane Dembele will also sign a new contract. Barcelona continue to pursue Robert Lewandowski to pair with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
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