Barcelona on Thursday agreed a deal to sign Portuguese midfielder Andre Gomes from Valencia.
"The player will sign a contract and be presented as a new FC Barcelona player next week," the Spanish club said in a statement.
The club gave no financial details but Spanish media reported that Gomes will cost it around 50 million euros ($55 million).
The 23-year-old, part of Portugal's 2016 European Championship-winning side, agreed a five-year deal with Barcelona, according to the reports.
Gomes made 77 appearances for Valencia in two seasons after joining from Portuguese side Benfica where he started his career.
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He was also believed to be a target of Barcelona's bitter rivals Real Madrid.
