Arthur Melo (23 years old) ended up accepting Barça's wishes and signed for Juventus. ESPN reveals one of the decisive factors for the operation to take place and it is none other than Dani Alves. The Brazilian, with a past in both clubs, he would have been the interlocutor between Arthur, Barça and Juventus and he would have recommended to his compatriot the change of club.
The change of cards between Barcelona and Juventus with Arthur and Pjanic as protagonists was closed on June 29 and will be effective once the season for both clubs ends. The Brazilian midfielder leaves for 72 million euros plus ten in variables. While the Bosnian player reaches Can Barça for 60 million plus five in variables.
Arthur arrived in Barcelona in the summer of 2018 in exchange for 30 million euros from Guild. The midfielder arrived with a good sign after winning the Copa Libertadores in 2017. As a player from Barcelona, he has played 72 games scoring four goals and giving six assists in the absence of the remainder of the competition. In his record he has a League and a Super Cup in Spain with Barcelona and a Copa América with Brazil.
The Brazilian showed his commitment to the Barca after knowing his transfer: “I will continue to the end giving everything at Barça. Thanks to Juventus for their great interest. I know I will belong to a great club. Many challenges await us.”