Raphinha

Raphinha was set for a move to Chelsea before Barcelona joined the chase and it was reported that the 25-year-old preferred the Catalan club.

Raphinha had joined Leeds after a successful stint in France with Stade de Reims. In his first season under Marcelo Bielsa, Raphina made 30 appearances, scoring six goals and providing nine assists. Raphinha will become a new Barcelona player as soon as he passes the medical. Raphinha was set for a move to Chelsea before Barcelona joined the chase and it was reported that the 25-year-old preferred the Catalan club.

Leeds winger Raphinha is closing in on a deal worth £55m to join Barcelona after missing his sides pre-season tour of Australia; Brazilian did not travel ...

They have identified targets, they know who they want and they will move quickly to bring them in. You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. The bewitching skill, the feints and nutmegs, will live just as long in the memory. He is set to undergo a medical before completing the deal on an initial £49m fee, which could rise to £55m with add-ons. "Raphinha gave Leeds supporters plenty of moments to savour. "As much as it's really hard to lose Raphinha I'll say this.

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

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Brazil winger Raphinha, who played a pivotal role in Leeds United retaining their place in the Premier League last season, is poised to sign for Barcelona ...

Barcelona said they were buying: “a winger who is excellent in one on ones, taking on defenders being a key part of his game.” Brazil winger Raphinha, who played a pivotal role in Leeds United retaining their place in the Premier League last season, is poised to sign for Barcelona after the clubs agreed to the deal in principle on Wednesday. “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,” read a statement on the Barcelona website.

The Premier League club's announcement would appear to have ended Chelsea's hopes of signing him.

Leeds said: “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.” Leeds have agreed a deal “in principle” with Barcelona for the sale of Raphinha. Leeds agree deal ‘in principle’ with Barcelona for sale of Raphinha

Brazil winger Raphinha, who played a pivotal role in Leeds United retaining their place in the Premier League last season, is poised to sign for Barcelona ...

BARCELONA - Brazil winger Raphinha, who played a pivotal role in Leeds United retaining their place in the Premier League last season, is poised to sign for Barcelona after the clubs agreed to the deal in principle on Wednesday. Brazil winger Raphinha who played a pivotal role in Leeds United retaining their place in the Premier League last season is poised to sign for Barcelona after the clubs agreed to the deal in principle Raphinha -- who had two years remaining of his contract -- became a fans' favourite and earned himself a permanent place in their hearts when he scored a penalty in the 2-1 win over Brentford in their final match of last season to ensure they stayed up in the English top-flight.

Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle to sign Brazilian winger Raphinha from Premier League side Leeds United, both clubs announced on Wednesday.

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With a deal in principle agreement already in place, Barcelona can soon register Raphinha once the player passes his medical in Catalonia. Advertisement.

One of the new signings in Kessie is already tipped to feature in his first game for his new club, during the upcoming friendly against Olot later this evening. Upon completion of his medical, the Leeds United forward is set to become the third major signing for FC Barcelona this month, joining a list that includes Franck Kessie and Andreas Christensen. Anticipating an exit this summer, the forward had been training in England rather than joining the Leeds United camp on their pre-season trip to Australia. And it appears it is only a matter of time before the Brazilian can be unveiled as a Barça player.