Barcelona have signed winger Gustavo Maia from Brazilian side Sao Paolo.
Barcelona paid £4M to sign the Brazil youth international.
The 19-year-old has signed a five-year contract and will join Barcelona B team.
Barcelona have included a €300M release clause in Gustavo’s contract.
Maia has represented Brazil at the Under-16 and Under-17 levels.
He did not play for Sao Paulo’s senior team but made a great impact for the club at the youth level.
He joined Sao Paulo at the age of 14 and he enjoyed an impressive season in 2008 when he netted 30 goals in 38 matches.
He plays of the left wing though he is right footed.
A statement on Barcelona’s website read:’’ FC Barcelona have reached an agreement with Sao Paulo for the signing of Gustavo Maia, who will join Barça B.
‘’The Brazilian has signed a contract through to June 30, 2025, with a buyout clause of 300 million euros.
‘’The total cost of the operation is 4.5 million euros: The club had already paid 1 million to guarantee an option to buy the player, and have now put down the remaining 3.5 million to complete the deal.’’
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