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.
The 25-year-old will cost the Catalans a reported 55 million euros -- with a potential 15 million euros in add-ons -- and sign a five year contract.
Raphinha spent two seasons at Elland Road, scoring 17 goals and providing 12 assists after they signed him from Ligue 1 outfit Rennes for £17 million - the French side are due a cut of the transfer fee. "I'll say this about Raphinha," said Marsch on Sky Sports from the team's base on their pre-season tour of Australia.
Raphinha -- capped nine times -- is Barca's third signing of the close season following Ivory Coast defender Franck Kessie from AC Milan and Denmark central defender Andreas Christensen from Chelsea.
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