"Barca" unexpectedly acquired Adriano from the "Sevilla" team © EuroFootball.com

The team's official website announced that the club has acquired Adriano Correia, who can play in the positions of defender and midfielder, joining the team. Barcelona paid 9.5 million euros for the footballer. It is reported that the contract also includes an additional payment of 4 million euros, which will be received by the Andalusians depending on Barcelona's results in various tournaments.

The fact of the player's transfer was confirmed by the president of the Andalusian club, Jose Maria Del Nido: "Last Saturday we received a call from Barcelona. Their proposed conditions were satisfactory to us, and the player himself wanted to leave, so we quickly reached an agreement. I can confirm that Barcelona and Sevilla have already reached an agreement."

25-year-old Adriano Correia Claro began his professional career at Coritiba in Brazil and has been playing for Sevilla since 2005. The versatile footballer can play in both defensive and midfield positions on both sides of the field.