Barcelona have announced their second signing of 2018, with
defender Yerry Mina joining La Liga's leaders from Brazilian side Palmeiras for
€11.8 million.
A deal for Mina had been set up for after the World Cup, but
Barcelona were keen to complete an early move for the defender, who made clear
his desire to join Ernesto Valverde's side.
The Colombia international will strengthen Barcelona's
defensive options as Javier Mascherano is reportedly expected to leave Camp Nou
in the January transfer window, with Chinese Super League side Hebei China
Fortune reportedly keen on the experienced Argentine.
Mascherano has started only six La Liga games so far this
season, with Thomas Vermaelen typically selected by Valverde as Gerard Pique's
partner in the absence of the injured Samuel Umtiti.
The table-toppers said in a statement: "Yerry Mina now
comes to Barca with the opportunity to continue developing as a footballer
following his move to Europe. Without a doubt the Colombian has the potential
to make it."
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