Liverpool forward has agreed to join Barcelona in the summer – report

In a major development Josue Seixas, via an exclusive report for the Daily Mail, is reporting that Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino has agreed to join FC Barcelona as a free agent in the summer transfer window.

Firmino has been at Liverpool for close to eight years now and is seen as an iconic figure at Anfield for the contributions he made to the success that the team achieved under Jurgen Klopp.

However, the 31-year-old is set to embark on a new adventure in the summer when his contract expires, having decided not to sign a renewal even though Klopp was keen to keep him.

On Friday, reports emerged claiming that Barcelona had shown an interest in signing Firmino and had made contact with his agents to stay informed about his situation.

And, now, it is being claimed that the two parties have already reached an agreement over a transfer in the summer.

It is well-known by this point that Barcelona are on the lookout for a new forward to provide cover for Robert Lewandowski. Vitor Roque of Athletico Paranaense is their primary target while Chelsea veteran Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is also an option.

But, Roque’s transfer fee could become a hindrance while Aubameyang will only be signed if Chelsea agree to let him go for free. In such a situation, Firmino might not be the worst option for the La Liga leaders.

The Brazilian has vast experience at the highest level, has qualities that can make him a good fit in Xavi’s system, and would be available for free in the summer.

As far as the reports for an agreement between Firmino and Barcelona are considered though, it must be taken with a pinch of salt at this moment.

Indeed, Javi Miguel of AS [via Barça Times] has insisted that even though Firmino is an option for Barcelona for this summer, there have been no developments regarding an agreement as of yet.