Barcelona reach agreement with Leeds United to sign Raphinha

"FC Barcelona and Leeds United Football Club have reached an agreement in principle for the transfer of Raphael Dias Belloli, Raphinha, pending the player passing his medical," Barcelona said in a statement.

Financial details were not disclosed but Spanish media reported that Barcelona will pay 58 million euros in a fee that could go up to 68 million with the agreed add-ons.

Chelsea and Arsenal both tried to make a late push in an effort to sign the player, but the Brazil international chose to join Barcelona, who finished second in La Liga last season.

In a two-line statement, Leeds United confirmed the agreement. 

Raphinha made 65 appearances for the Yorkshire club in two seasons and was instrumental in keeping them in the Premier League, scoring a pivotal goal in a 2-1 victory over Brentford in their final game of the campaign, which ensured their survival.