French champions Paris Saint Germain have completed the signing of midfielder Rafinha Alcantara from Barcelona, both sides confirmed on Monday.
Brazil international Rafinha is the younger brother of Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara.
He came through the famed La Masia academy at Barca and won three La Liga titles with the Spanish club.
The 27-year-old spent the past two campaigns on loan at Inter Milan and Celta Vigo.
Spanish media reports say the deal is worth up to three million euros (£2.7m) in variables.
The 27-year-old is PSG's second transfer deadline day signing after the arrival of defensive midfielder Danilo Pereira on loan from Porto
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beisht
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I have a feeling this guy will turn out like James Rodriguez Flopps in Spain then blows our heads off when he leaves
alwayshalamadrid
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this player is really good player, especially if u use him as sub he can make impact, nowadays PSG are smartly investing on their squad, 3 million is a bargain, he's definitely worth 10-15 mil minimum
Michaelutd
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Barca sold 8 to 10 players but couldn't raise up to 50 million.. [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]