FC Barcelona starlet Adama Traore has signed for Premier League outfit Aston Villa for a fee of about €7 million.
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Traore becomes Aston Villa's 10th summer signing as manager Tim Sherwood tries to avoid the relegation battle this season.
FC Barcelona reserves the right to buy back the player during the first three years of his contract with the Villans and also have the right of first refusal for any future transfer.
"The Club wishes to publicly express its gratitude to Adama Traore for his professionalism and dedication while with the Club, as well as to wish him all the best in the future," a statement from the club said.
Agreement with @AVFCOfficial for Adama Traoré http://t.co/baG9n9wB6f pic.twitter.com/8fmSB4S3Yr
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 14, 2015
The 19-year-old was linked with a move to Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Stoke City this summer.
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The striker leaves Barcelona after 63 games with Barca B; he only managed to score three goals in 37 games in the Spanish second division last season.
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