Barcelona agree terms with defender Semedo

Jul 13, 2017 - 10:32 PM Barcelona have agreed on a 30 million euros transfer for Portugal and Benfica defender Nelson Semedo.

The 23-year-old right-back is expected to sign for the Spanish giants on Friday, pending a medical.

A Barcelona statement said: "Pending medical tests on Friday, the Portuguese international right-back will reinforce Barca's defence.

"Nelson Semedo is one of the brightest youngsters at Benfica. The right-back has progressed quickly to the highest level, both with his club and the Portuguese national side, whom he represented at the last Confederations Cup.

"He was a key player in Benfica's treble-winning campaign and in two seasons has played 63 games, scoring two goals in the Portuguese League and one more in the Champions League.

"At a height of 180cm, Semedo is an attacking full-back with superb physical attributes and he will be the ninth Portuguese to wear the Barca shirt."

Source: AAP