Rafinha Alcántara moves from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain

The Spanish-Brazilian midfielder Rafinha Alcántara (Barcelona), an international with Brazil, has been transferred to Paris Saint-Germain in a deal pending the player's medical examination.

Barcelona could receive around three million euros in variables

Although the statement does not specify figures, Barcelona could receive around three million euros in variables, as well as 35% of a future transfer, according to some reports. The player's release clause was set at 16 million euros.

The player was not part of Ronald Koeman's plans

The player, who was not part of Ronald Koeman's plans and was in his last year of contract, was sought after by Celta, the club with which he played on loan in the 2013-14 season and last season.

End of an era for Rafinha at Barcelona

Rafinha (Sao Paulo, 1993) thus ends his relationship with Barcelona that began fourteen years ago when he joined the club along with his brother Thiago, who is now a player for Liverpool.

Multiple appearances with Barcelona

He played two seasons with the reserve team (2011-13) and in his first season, he made his debut with the first team in a cup match and then debuted in the Champions League against Bate Borisov.

Setbacks and loan spells for Rafinha

However, the arrival of Gerardo 'Tata' Martino as coach marked a step back and he was loaned to Celta. He returned to Barza in the summer of 2014 under the guidance of Luis Enrique Martínez, who had trusted him precisely at Celta and previously with the reserve team.

Recovery from a serious injury

In March 2017, he suffered a serious injury that kept him out for nine months, and then he had two more loan spells: Inter Milan and again Celta. This year, he rejoined Barcelona, but without any opportunities with Koeman's arrival. EFE