Barcelona issue apology to Gremio after starlet Arthur snapped in club shirt despite no deal being done


BARCELONA have reportedly apologised to Brazilian club Gremio after a picture of Arthur in a club shirt appeared.

The 21-year-old is highly fancied to make a move to Europe and Barca are favourites to sign him.

Barcelona have apologised to Gremio after a pic of sporting director Robert Fernandez and Arthur in a Barca shirt appeared online
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The La Liga giants had sporting director Robert Fernandez out in South America scouting Arthur for the last week.

And a snap of Fernandez with Arthur wearing the famous claret and blue of the Catalan giants was posted online despite a deal not being done for the midfielder.

Globoesporte are now reporting that Barca have since been in contact with the club and said sorry for the situation.

Barca have already been told they will have to pay £44million for Arthur because of his release clause.

Gremio were reportedly furious Arthur was pictured in the Barcelona shirt as no deal has been done yet
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Arthur is one of the most highly-rated players in Brazil with Barcelona favourites to sign him
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Gremio president Romildo Bolzan has taken a firm stance over the promising midfielder.

He told RAC1: “Arthur has a contract with Gremio and a release clause of  £44m.


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“If they pay that we can’t do anything but there is no conversation or negotiations open.”

There was talk of Gremio threatening to report Barcelona to Fifa for tapping up the player.


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