It seems like Ilaix Moriba will not have to wait to leave Barcelona. The player from La Masia, according to reports in 'Mundo Deportivo', is very close to moving to RB Leipzig.
The source says that the Bundesliga club will pay more than 15 million euros plus several bonuses and Ilaix Moriba will be finally able to pen a five year deal at his new club.
That will see the player finally leave the club and not have to go one season without playing. He made his debut under Ronald Koeman last term and he surprised everyone with his performances for his first team.
Everything went pearshaped for him this summer when his financial demands when it came to renewing meant he was sent to train from the B team and did not play for the first team again.
Although he was very close to moving to Tottenham, the Premier League club's offer did not satisfy either Moriba Kouruma, the player's agent and father, or Barcelona. Ilaix's family have put pressure on Barca to let Ilaix go to RB Leipzig.
The Barca academy player hopes to have continuity and game time in Leipzig's XI as soon as possible. After 18 games under Ronald Koemna, Ilaix Moriba will leave for slightly more than 15 million euros. One less problem for Barca and a sigh of relief for the player, who will be able to sign a lovely contract in the Bundesliga.