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July 16, 2010
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Barcelona are in talks with Sevilla wing-back Adriano after the
two clubs reached a preliminary agreement on a transfer fee of
€13.5 million.
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The 25-year-old Brazilian, who can operate at left-back and on
the left side of midfield, is discussing personal terms with the
Spanish champions and is poised to become the second new arrival at
Camp Nou this summer following David Villa's switch from
Valencia.
"The deal is practically done,'' Sevilla president Jose Maria
Del Nido told the club's official website. "On Saturday I received
a call from (Barcelona president) Sandro Rosell and negotiations
started.
"Adriano is negotiating with the club but between Barcelona and
Sevilla there is a preliminary agreement in place.'
"It's a very good offer considering the years that Adriano has
been with us and his performance in the past two seasons. The
player also wanted to open a new chapter in his career.
"The offer was accepted because it was good and because the
player wanted to leave. He leaves the club on a high note having
won six trophies out of seven finals played. We are eternally
grateful to him.''
Meanwhile, Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not leave Barcelona this
summer, according to Rosell. The Sweden international has been
linked with a return to Serie A with AC Milan and Juventus
reportedly keen to acquire the services of the 28-year-old
striker.
"He is our player until our coaching staff says otherwise,''
said Rosell on the club's official website. "For the time being
they have said they want him.''
The arrival of Spanish striker David Villa at Barca from
Valencia earlier this summer, increased claims Ibrahimovic could be
on his way out of Camp Nou.
Ibrahimovic joined Barca last season from Inter Milan and is
under contract with the Spanish champions until June 2014.
