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By Shambhu Ajith

Modified Jul 31, 2019 14:09 GMT

Barcelona agree fee with Zenit St. Petersburg for Malcom

Malcom in action for Barcelona v Chelsea - Preseason Friendly

Malcom couldn't live up to the expectations at Barcelona and is now all set to leave the club after the Catalans agreed a fee with Zenit St. Petersburg for the sale of the Brazilian. Barcelona have been trying to get Malcom off their books since the squad returned from their Japanese tour.

Malcom is all set to join the Russian club in a deal worth €40 million + €5 million in add-ons. Barcelona are desperate for some cash injection and Malcom's exit will go a long way towards funding their move for Real Betis' Junior Firpo.

Malcom joined Barcelona a year ago in a €41 million deal and is now set to depart without leaving his mark at the club. The winger couldn't cope with the high level of competition at Camp Nou for a spot in the starting XI and is all set to have his dream cut short.

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