OFFICIAL: Barcelona agree option to sign Arthur
Arthur could be heading for Barcelona at the end of the season after Gremio agreed to an option for a deal worth up to €39million.
Barcelona look set to add Arthur to their ranks at the end of the season after agreeing an option to bring the midfielder to Camp Nou from Gremio.
If Barca exercise the option, which they can in July, the transfer will cost €30million plus €9m in add-ons. The club claim that Arthur is a player known for his passing ability and creative touch and the transfer will see him link up with compatriots, Paulinho and Coutinho.
Arthur is yet to make an appearance for the Brazil national team, despite featuring in the squad on numerous occasions, but he is only 21 and a series of good performances in La Liga will no doubt see that soon change.
He has represented Brazil at U17 and U20 level and at club level he has made 48 appearances for Gremio over the last two seasons, scoring twice.