Song Joined Barca

Barcelona - Completed is the process of moving Alex Song from Arsenal to Barcelona. Cameroon midfielder has signed a five-year contract with the Catalans.

Shortly after Barca reach price agreement with Arsenal - who reportedly reached 19 million euros ($ 222.5 billion) -, Song immediately to Spain to undergo a medical test. He then agreed to a private agreement with the club before he signed the contract.

"Alex Song is officially a Barcelona player. Afternoon after the player passed a medical test, he signed a five-year contract with the club," the statement on Barca's official website.


Song planned to be introduced to the fans and his teammates before the Joan Gamper Trophy match against Sampdoria, Monday (08/20/2012) night local time.

Song name stuck after he performed well over the past seven years with Arsenal. Last season, the 24-year-old played 46 times by donating one goal and 14 assists in all competitions.

She became the second major player in the leave Arsenal this summer. Previously, Robin van Persie cross to Manchester United.

"Everyone at Arsenal would like to thank Alex for his contribution to the club and wish him all the best in the future," a statement on Arsenal's official website.