Barcelona transfer news: move for Brazilian star Arthur ahead of schedule



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Barcelona advances the transfer of Arthur this summer

Barcelona has announced the agreement to sign a first £ 27m in March, with a £ 8m amount in future add-ons. "

" Barcelona "These are the clubs that have asked to advance my transfer this summer," said Arthur, "It's a club issue."

"My departure has been transparent and I am very happy with how it happened."

Barcelona should exercise its option to buy this summer, even if it is not possible. Was not supposed to move to Nou camp until January 2019.

It is believed that his arrival was presented to help fill the void left by the Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta

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GETTY [19659011] Barcelona is looking to replace Andres Iniesta this summer

"Barcelona are the ones who asked me to transfer my transfer this summer"

Arthur

The 34-year-old Spanish finished his 16-year career at the hands of the Catalan giants in May to sign for the Japanese club Vissel Kobe.

La Liga champions also lost midfielder Carles Alena

Arthur helped Gremio win the Copa Libertadores last year, making 39 appearances in all competitions.

And Gremio's boss, Renato Portaluppi, has no doubt that Arthur will be a hit in Barcelona.

"He has a bright future not only in Barça, but with the national team," he told Sport . "He needs to know the group, his teammates, how they play, how Barça plays, what the coach wants to do … from him …

" But you can be sure that after that moment will be spent, at the hour of truth, when he will be installed in the city, he will know La Liga and Barcelona, ​​he will progress even more. "

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