Barca sign Benfica defender Semedo

Madrid July 14 (IANS) Spanish football giants FC Barcelona have confirmed an agreement to sign Benfica s Portuguese international right back Nelson Semedo.

The 23-year-old will cost Barca around 30 million euros (around $34.25 million) and will undergo his medical tests at the Camp Nou Stadium on Friday reports Xinhua news agency.

The Barcelona website describes Semedo as an "offensive full-back with superb physical attributes" and he has played 63 games for the Portuguese champions in the last two seasons.

Semedo is Barca s second signing of the summer after the club decided to take up the buyback option on Gerard Deulofeu and will provide competition for Sergi Roberto on Barca s right flank.

His arrival will also end interest in signing Arsenal right back Hector Bellerin who himself if a former Barca youth team player.

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