LaLiga champions FC Barcelona have already lost three players in this transfer window, but the club have now confirmed their first new signing.
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Barcelona were in need of reinforcements following the departure of Andres Iniesta and Paulinho recently
The Catalan giants now have announced the signing of Brazilian midfielder Arthur from Gremio.
A statement on the club's webite read," FC Barcelona and Gremio de Porto Alegre have agreed the transfer of the player Arthur Henrique Ramos de Oliveira Melo, following the agreement the two clubs reached in March. The agreement will see the Brazilian player immediately join the squad. The cost of the transfer is off €31 million with €9 million in variables. The player will sign a contract with the Club for the following six seasons, until the end of the 2023/24 campaign; his buyout clause is to be set at €400 million. The schedule for the presentation of Arthur Henrique Ramos de Oliveira Melo as a new first team player will be announced shortly."
