AFP, Barcelona :
Brazilian winger Raphinha said on Friday he is “fulfilling a childhood dream” as he was officially presented as a new Barcelona player.
“It’s a huge honour to be here,” Raphinha said during the event at Barca’s training centre.
“I have many idols who have passed through here and made history. If I can do half of what they did here, it will be a lot,” he added.
Barca announced Raphinha’s arrival on Wednesday after reaching an agreement with Premier League side Leeds United, but without giving details of the length of his contract or the transfer fee.
Local media reported that the Brazilian has signed for five seasons and Barca would pay Leeds around 55 million euros ($55 million) plus another 15 million in potential add-ons.
