Official: "Barcelona" acquires promising "Real Betis" defender

"Barcelona" received reinforcement in the left-back position - the Catalans completed the deal for Junior Firpo. Seville's "Real Betis" accepted an offer of 18 million euros with a possible bonus of 12 million. The player has already successfully passed a medical examination and signed a five-year contract. His contract will include a release clause of 200 million. The 22-year-old Spaniard attracted the attention of several famous European clubs this summer. Last season, in 29 games played, he scored three goals and provided five assists. J. Firpo was purchased with the aim of providing competition for Jordi Alba. "Barcelona" also added Antoine Griezmann, Frenkie de Jong, and Neto this summer. Welcome @JuniorFirpo03! #ReadyToColor pic.twitter.com/VuIR4yenXz — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 4, 2019