Emerson Royal Barcelona : Barcelona has completed the signing of right back Emerson Royal from Real Betis in the transfer window.
Emerson Royal With a New Rise
He was at Betis for two seasons as part of a loan deal which now Barcelona has exercised.
The right back returns to Barcelona after he signed a deal that runs till 2024.
Real Betis finished 6th in the La Liga this season and Emerson played 34 of the 38 League matches for them scoring a goal and providing 4 assists.
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In 38 matches across all competitions, he has scored 2 goals and provided 4 assists this season.
The 22-year-old is set to join Aguero and Garcia as the third signing for Barcelona this season.
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The Blaugrana side finished 3rd in the La Liga last season and could only manage a Copa Del Rey title by the end of the campaign.
Emerson Royal provides competition to Dest, Roberto and Wagué in the right back slot.
REAL BETIS CAREER
In 79 appearances across 2 seasons for Real Betis, The Brazilian has scored 5 goals and provided 10 assists.
The Brazilian hopes to add his pace and creativity to the Barcelona set-up as he joins them.