Arsenal youngster Marcus McGuane joins Barcelona on a five-year deal
- Marcus McGuane came through the Arsenal ranks after joining at under-six level
- The English midfielder played twice for the Arsenal first team this season
- The England Under-19s player joined on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee
Arsenal academy graduate Marcus McGuane has joined Barcelona B on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
The 18-year-old came through the Gunners' youth ranks after joining the London club at under-six level.
The England Under-19s midfielder played twice for the Arsenal first team this season, in Europa League ties against Red Star Belgrade and BATE Borisov.
Arsenal academy graduate Marcus McGuane has joined Barcelona B on a five-year deal
The Spanish club confirmed McGuane would initially join up with the Barcelona B squad and hold an option to extend his contract, which has a buy-out clause set at £22.5m.
A Barcelona statement read: 'McGuane's deal will keep him at Barca for three seasons, plus two option years. The buy-out clause has been set at E25m.'
Arsenal added in a club statement: 'We would like to thank Marcus for his contribution and wish him well at Barcelona.'
The English midfielder played twice for the Arsenal first team this season
������ BREAKING NEWS - Agreement with @Arsenal for the transfer of Marcus McGuane. 18-year-old midfielder joins Barça B on a three-year deal with an option to two more https://t.co/05kutjlHh8 #BarçaB #BeWelcome pic.twitter.com/YzxozgTvpF
— FC Barcelona B (@FCBarcelonaB) January 30, 2018
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