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Barcelona to sign Valencia goalkeeper Neto in swap

Barcelona are set to sign Valencia goalkeeper Neto.

Sport says Barcelona's first new signing this summer will be Brazilian goalkeeper Neto.

He'll join from Valencia who, in turn, will sign Jasper Cillessen. A transfer is expected to go through early next week.

The agreement between the clubs is for €25m although it won't technically be a swap deal. Neto will first sign for Barça and later on Cillessen will seal his move to Valencia.

It's done purposely so the deals are technically counted for different seasons. Neto will move before this season ends (30th June) and Cillessen's transfer will be part of the budget for the 2019/20 season (begins on 1st July).

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