Raphinha's transfer soap opera ends in Barca's spending spree climax

After a tiring transfer saga, Barcelona and Leeds United have finally reached a final agreement over the transfer of Raphinha, reports Mundo Deportivo.

The two clubs have been going back and forth over the 25-year-old Brazilian winger, with Chelsea also entering the mix and making matters complicated for the Blaugrana.

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However, the player insisted on joining Barca ever since the first talks back in February. After countless hours of negotiations, it seems like the two clubs have reached a complete agreement for Raphinha's transfer.

As per various reports, Barcelona will pay Leeds United a fixed sum of €58 million, plus €7 million in various bonuses.

Fabrizio Romano claims that the Blaugrana will be shelling out a fixed sum of €58 million, but he states that the deal's total value will be around €68 million, including add-ons.

Leeds United had superior offers from not only Chelsea but also Arsenal and Tottenham. However, Raphinha's stance of wanting to join the Catalan giants forced the Premier League club to accept a lower bid for his services.

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Raphinha has already agreed on a five-year contract with Barcelona, which will run until July 2027.