Roberto Firmino agrees deal to join Barcelona on free transfer

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino is reportedly set to join La Liga giants Barcelona upon the expiration of his current deal at Anfield in few months.

The 31-year-old will become a free agent in June and has fallen further and further down the pecking order on Merseyside so far this season following the signings of both Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo.

Barcelona is said to have won the race for Firmino’s signature, with the Mail reporting that the former Hoffenheim star will join Xavi’s side. Barca, who’re enduring well-documented financial troubles, are on course to win their first La Liga title since 2018 and want to strengthen their attack without breaking the bank, as Robert Lewandowski is currently their only recognised striker.

The 31-year-old signed for £29milllion from Hoffenheim in 2015, scored 109 goals in 360 appearances during his time at Anfield.

Firmino has been a staple part of Liverpool’s success winning the Champions League twice, the Premier League, the FA Cup, the League Cup, and the Club World Cup during his eight-year spell.