Barcelona signs Colombian defender Yerry Mina

Barcelona has agreed on a €9 million deal to sign Colombian defender Yerry Mina from Palmeiras according to latest reports from Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo.

The 22-year-old centre-back has impressed many top clubs across Europe who are chasing him but Barcelona confirmed the entry of highly rated youngster to Camp Nou after tabling a bid of €9 million.

Yerry Mina

 Barcelona were rumoured to have a pre-contract agreement in place with the talented Palmeiras star but no further formalities had been completed. That has kept the door open for other clubs to pursue the young talent with Manchester City said to be among those ready to pounce.

Soon after Barcelona feels that Mina popularity is becoming thicker and clubs are tabling their bid for him Barcelona representatives met with Palmeiras counterparts on Thursday and an agreement was soon reached which will see the Colombian move to Barcelona in 2018.