Rafinha joins Celta Vigo on loan from Barcelona

Rafinha joins Celta on loan

Barcelona youngster Rafinha has joined fellow Spanish outfit Celta Vigo on a season-long loan deal.

The 20-year-old, who is the younger brother of the now Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara, impressed for the Catalans' B side last season.

However, rather than spend another campaign in their second team, Barcelona have sent the attacking midfielder on loan to Celta.

Rafinha scored 10 goals for Barcelona B last season.

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