Palmeiras defender Yerry Mina has signed a pre-contract with Barcelona.

El Mundo Deportivo says Barcelona are set to bring in a new defender in January of next year, with Mina agreeing to move to the Camp Nou.

The 22-year-old reportedly has a pre-agreement to sign for Luis Enrique's side, due to a deal struck up between the reigning LaLiga holders and Palmeiras president Mauricio Galiotte and their sporting director Alexandre Mattos.

Mina will move at the end of the current year, first focusing on Palmeiras' aims to win the Copa Libertadores.