Tuesday, 8 January 2019

Barcelona agree deal for French Ligue 1 defender


Barcelona have announced the signing of France U-20 international defender Jean-Clair Todibo. 

The 19 year old will join the La liga champions from July 1 on a free transfer from Toulouse. Both clubs are expected to have agreed a compensation package.

He is regarded as of the rising defensive stars of French football, with 10 league appearances to his name this season with a goal.

He had previously been linked to several top European clubs, including Juventus.

He took to twitter to express his delight at joining the Catalans thus,

I am very happy to have signed for Barcelona from July 2019.

"It is more than a club and I thank them for their trust in me.

"It will be a new stage in my young career and I will put all my determination into achieving great things.

"In the meantime, I remain a Toulouse player and am available to help my team-mates as long as I remain under contract.

"Toulouse have allowed me to grow and discover Ligue 1 and I will be eternally grateful. Thank you."

In a club statement, the Catalans described him ". . .as one of the most promising players in European football in his position." 

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