Barca set to sign Adriano from Sevilla

(GSM) – Sevilla left-back Adriano is set to join Barcelona.

The versatile Brazilian will undergo a medical at the club this weekend after which the move will be made official.

Sevilla president Jose Marie Del Nido today confirmed the transfer saying:

“The deal is practically closed. Negotiations between Barcelona and Sevilla have been going on since last Saturday, and an agreement in principle has been reached”.

Barcelona will pay €10 million for Brazil international, which could raise to €13.5 million depending on various clauses.

Adriano, 25, plays as a left-back but he can also play as a right back as well as a wide midfielder.