Official: Kevin-Prince Boateng joins Barcelona

FC Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Sassuolo midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng.

The 31-year-old has been loaned to the Catalan giants for the remainder of the current season, and the club will have the option to make the move permanent next term.

Boateng is Barca's second loan signing in the January transfer window after the club had already brought in Valencia defender Jeison Murillo.

A statement from the club read,"FC Barcelona and US Sassuolo have arrived at an agreement for the loan of the player Kevin-Prince Boateng for the remainder of the 2018/19 season. The agreement includes an €8m purchase option.

Boateng will be unveiled as Barca player on Tuesday, 22 January, according to the club.