Barcelona announces new transfer 

Barcelona have announced the signing of Andreas Christensen as a free agent, with the Danish defender cleared to make a move to Camp Nou after severing ties with Chelsea, Report informs, citing foreign media sources.

The 26-year-old centre-half had seen a switch to Catalunya speculated on from the moment it was revealed he would not be signing a new contract at Stamford Bridge.

A protracted saga, complicated by ongoing financial issues at Barca, has finally been brought to a close.