Barcelona set to sign Arthur from Gremio

Barcelona are close to make their first signing of the summer after Gremio midfielder Arthur Melo confirmed he will join the club this month. "Barcelona have asked to bring my arrival forward to this summer," Arthur explained in a news conference on Friday. Later he continued. "I will probably travel to Barcelona this weekend. There are still details [to be finalised] but I'm very happy to be able to wear the shirt of the club I have always dreamed of playing for, the biggest club in the world.I have been told wonderful things about the club, the city and the fans. I have high expectations about the move." Barcelona and Gremio had originally agreed a fee of €30 million with an additional €9m potentially due in add-ons.

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