Soccer Football - Europa League - Group H - Espanyol v PFC Ludogorets Razgrad - RCDE Stadium, Barcelona, Spain - November 7, 2019 Espanyol's Matias Vargas in action with Ludogorets Razgrad's Cicinho REUTERS/Albert Gea
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Struggling La Liga side Espanyol have signed striker Raul de Tomas from Benfica for a reported 22 million euros (18.74 million pounds), smashing their transfer record in a bid to avoid relegation.
A club statement on Thursday said the Spanish forward, 25, had signed a six-year contract with the Barcelona-based side, who are currently bottom of the top flight and four points from escaping the relegation zone.
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