The Chilean - who is in the final year of his Bayern deal - has signed for an undisclosed fee although it is thought it could be for around £26million
Barcelona have been eager to find replacements for Paulinho and Andres Iniesta, with the latter's departure a bigger body blow to the Catalan giants
And now Barca have announced a deal is imminent on their website, subject to a medical
A club statement read: "FC Barcelona and FC Bayern Munich have reached an agreement for the transfer of player Arturo Vidal
"The agreement is for the next three seasons and is pending the medical examination that the player will undertake over the course of the next few days
"FC Barcelona will shortly inform everyone about the arrival of the player and the agenda of the presentation ceremony
" Previous reports have suggested that Vidal could be unveiled as a Barca player as soon as Monday
Manchester United have in the past been linked with Vidal, but Barca have clinched the signature of a player who has a wealth of Champions Lague experience
Vidal, who previously played for Juventus, has been spoken of in high regard. None more so than former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte who was effusive in his praise about the 31-year-old with the pair having worked together before in Turin
Last year, he said: "Arturo is a fantastic player. I have a great respect for Arturo, and we spent many years in Juventus together
"If we go to war, I'd always want him with me." Vidal won three Bundesliga titles and the German Cup during his spell at the Allianz Arena
Meanwhile, one player who looks likely to leave the Nou Camp is Yerry Mina. Personal terms are thought to have been agreed between Manchester United and Barcelona for the defender
The Premier League transfer window closes on August 9.


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