Barcelona struck a deal yesterday to sign Valencia and Spain left-back Jordi Alba for 14 million euros ($17.5 million) on a five-year contract, the Catalan club said
“Barcelona has today reached an agreement with Valencia for the transfer of Jordi Alba, pending a medical which he will undergo in Barcelona next week,” a statement from the club said.
“The cost of the transfer will be 14 million euros and the player will sign a contract for the next five seasons,” it added. Alba, 23, a Catalonia native who trained in Barca’s youth academy, impressed last season in the Spanish league, where Valencia finished third. u00a0
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