Reigning Primera Liga champions and fresh Champions League winners Barcelona have completed the signing of Sevilla defender Aleix Vidal for a reported fee of 16 million pounds. However, Barcelona are still under the effect of a global transfer ban, they are not allowed to sign players until the end of 2015 after being found guilty of breaching FIFA's rules regarding the transfer of players aged under 18.
They have secured the signing of 25-year-old Vidal on a five-year contract right away but the full back will not be able to play for his new team until January 2016. Vidal is the man who should replace Dani Alves as the Brazilian's contract is running out.
Vidal will surely fit in nicely at Barcelona as he is Catalan by birth. He started his career at rivals Espanyol, then eventually joined Sevilla and won the Europa League last month. Before moving to Sevilla Vidal played a few seasons at Almeria where he has scored 17 goals in 120 appearances. Last season with Sevilla he scored four goals in 31 appearances.
Barcelona are 1.72 at Bet365 to defend their Primera Liga title next season.
scepan7 7 years ago
This is a great move by the club management . Vidal is a great player and is more important for the team because they play a very strong and tough competition. There is much competition in Barcelona and I think Alves will be the first option trainers. But already this year, will have much more space to play . Good luck...
This is a great move by the club management . Vidal is a great player and is more important for the team because they play a very strong and tough competition. There is much competition in Barcelona and I think Alves will be the first option trainers. But already this year, will have much more space to play . Good luck Vidal .
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Johnajax 8 years ago
I love Daniel Alves but I must admit that he is not same player like he was few season ago. He is still good in defense but he is not quick as he was and in attack he is a lot worse than he was and I think that it is a time to someone replace him and Alex Vidal is perfect for that. He is great player and he showed that...
I love Daniel Alves but I must admit that he is not same player like he was few season ago. He is still good in defense but he is not quick as he was and in attack he is a lot worse than he was and I think that it is a time to someone replace him and Alex Vidal is perfect for that. He is great player and he showed that in Sevilla this year, he is not too young he have a lot of experience and I think that he is ready to replace Dani.
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Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
Today I saw a picture of Aleix Vidal and Jordi Alba together in La Masia.They were teammates in Barca's young teams,now they will be in same position as seniors.It is fantastic how many palyers has La Massia produced in last few years.It is definitely the biggest reason for Barcelona's domination in European football in...
Today I saw a picture of Aleix Vidal and Jordi Alba together in La Masia.They were teammates in Barca's young teams,now they will be in same position as seniors.It is fantastic how many palyers has La Massia produced in last few years.It is definitely the biggest reason for Barcelona's domination in European football in last decade.
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sharpe 8 years ago
I think that this transfer it's a good sign for Barcelona, the club lifted the Champions League trophy just days ago but despite that they are spending for a new players. That shows that their management thinks for the next season all ready. Every new player even a class one is a bit of gamble for the club but Vidal had...
I think that this transfer it's a good sign for Barcelona, the club lifted the Champions League trophy just days ago but despite that they are spending for a new players. That shows that their management thinks for the next season all ready. Every new player even a class one is a bit of gamble for the club but Vidal had a huge season with Sevilla and deserve this transfer.
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seculla 8 years ago
Even it's not about Arturo Vidal from Juvenuts, as many thought, Aleix Vidal is a very good player and he will be great help for Barcelona's defense. We all know what Barca have in attack and in midfield, but we all must admit that defence is their weakest side. So now with Vidal they will have more secure defense and also...
Even it's not about Arturo Vidal from Juvenuts, as many thought, Aleix Vidal is a very good player and he will be great help for Barcelona's defense. We all know what Barca have in attack and in midfield, but we all must admit that defence is their weakest side. So now with Vidal they will have more secure defense and also I think that they will sign another defensive player during this summer. Good luck Aleix Vidal.
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Shumar4life 8 years ago
Firts I thought that they bring to them Vidal from Juventus, and when I see that this guy from Sevilla has coming to Camp Nou I realize why Vidal from Juve didn't care about Barcelona's players on the picth in final. This gyu is good, but question is is he good enough for Barcelona. Time will show that to us
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h34dhunt3r 8 years ago
Decent job by Barselona. Aleix Vidal had great season in Sevilla, was one of the key players. Barcelona's managment has been led with a vision how big jackpot Rakitic was, who came from Sevilla aswell. But still, I don't think that Vidal is starting eleven calibre. He will need to work hard and wait for his chance, since...
Decent job by Barselona. Aleix Vidal had great season in Sevilla, was one of the key players. Barcelona's managment has been led with a vision how big jackpot Rakitic was, who came from Sevilla aswell. But still, I don't think that Vidal is starting eleven calibre. He will need to work hard and wait for his chance, since Barcelona's midfield is pretty much unchangeable, been flawless this season. Never the less, good luck to Vidal.
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Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
Good deal for Barcelona.He is very good player.He is also for Catalonia so this is probably a dream come true for him.Also,Barca signed new contract with Dani Alves,so Vidal will have ideal role model to learn from to become even better right back.It is good to see that bosses of Catalan giant are aware that they must...
Good deal for Barcelona.He is very good player.He is also for Catalonia so this is probably a dream come true for him.Also,Barca signed new contract with Dani Alves,so Vidal will have ideal role model to learn from to become even better right back.It is good to see that bosses of Catalan giant are aware that they must strengthen all the areas if they wont to make succes in next season.
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rikimartin4444_115925 8 years ago
This is great sign for Barcelona. They needed new right back and they made deal with Aleix Vidal. He was fantastic last season, one of the best player in Primera Liga. Also, they didn't spend a lot of money on his transfer. Only problem is that he will not be able to play until January. That might be bad for his form.
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