Belgium soccer player Thomas Vermaelen poses next to a logo at his arrival at FC Barcelona's offices in Barcelona, August 9, 2014. REUTERS/Albert Gea
MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona have moved to further strengthen their defence by agreeing to sign versatile but injury-prone Belgium centre back Thomas Vermaelen from Arsenal on a five-year deal, the La Liga club said on Saturday.
Barca did not publish any financial details but Spanish media said they had agreed to pay about 19 million euros ($25.5 million) to secure his services.
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