Rafinha confirms Celta move

Barcelona B midfielder Rafael Alcantara, better known as Rafinha, has indicated that he will be moving to Celta Vigo on loan.

The younger brother of Thiago Alcantara had been strongly expected to move to the Galicians this summer, on from having agreed to a contract extension at the Camp Nou.

Despite late interest rumoured to be from Everton, the 20-year-old has indicated through his official Twitter account that his destination is Vigo, where his mother hails from.

“Mum and Celta fans, I’m returning home…” posted Rafinha on the social networking site on Thursday afternoon.

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