Barcelona snap up Andreas Christensen on free transfer
It’s a busy day at the Camp Nou as Catalan giants FC Barcelona have announced the signing of former Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen on a free transfer.
A move to Spain had been mooted in the British media immediately it was clear he would not be renewing his contract at Stamford Bridge.
The 26-year-old defender has had to wait to be announced as a Barcelona player, with the Spanish giants battling to register their new signings due to financial constraints.
The Danish international signs a lucrative four-year contract with a release clause of €500 million, and will be unveiled to the fans on Thursday.
Christensen is the second player Barcelona have announced today, following the previous confirmation of Franck Kessie’s signing, also on a
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