Marquinhos to move to Barcelona on five-year deal.

Brazilian Centre back Marquinhos is set to join Barcelona after the player Favorited the tweet saying his deal is finalized.

Marquinhos Favorited tweet claiming he signed five year contract

The Brazilian Centre back was record signing for a defender until PSG signed David Luiz for 50 million weeks ago. But with no game time and failing to make his mark with the club, Marquinhos is set to switch to Barcelona on a five-year deal.

It is rumored that the deal will include Dani Alves going on the opposite side. Marquinhos will be second signing for newly appointed Barcelona manger Luis Enrique. Earlier, Ivan Rakitic’s move to Barcelona was finalized. Enrique was appointed manager of Barcelona after Gerardo Martino stepped down after a trophy less season. Barcelona ended the season in second position in the league and were knocked out of Champions League by league winners Atletico Madrid in quarterfinals.

Marquinhos has failed to make his mark at French Club

Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 in Copa Del Rey finals and the famous Gareth Bale goal is just a proof to show the defensive woes Barcelona are having. With Calres Puyol leaving the club, they were in need of a top quality centre back. Javier Mascherano also signed a contract extension with the club and Gerard Pique still has years to serve. Marc Bartra is also a young player with future in his hands and Luis ENrique will be boosted defensively with the news breaking.

Luis Enrique served for Roma in 2011/12 season and then Marquinhos was also signed by Roma for 2012/13 season. Enrique will have a chance to work with his new signing with World Cup participants on duty. Enrique will also look to play well with Rakitic who captained Seviulla to Europa League triumph after beating Benfica in a penalty shoot-out. Rakitic has already said he is happy that the move has gone through and will give everything for the club.