Sao Paulo fullback Douglas has agreed a move to Barcelona.

AS says Barca sports chief Andoni Zubizarreta wants to find cover for senior wing-back Daniel Alves and to eventually succeed the veteran.

Douglas is the player Barca have focused on and he has already verbally agreed terms over a move.

However, a fee must still to be agreed with Sao Paulo before the transfer goes ahead.

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