Besiktas sign Adriano on three-
year contract
29 July 2016
Besiktas have completed the signing of Barcelona
defender Adriano Correia on a three-year
contract.
Barca confirmed on Friday that the Turkish
champions have paid an initial €600,000 to sign
the 31-year-old, a fee which will rise to
€1.7million if they reach the Champions League
during his stay at the club.
Besiktas had been keen to sign a new left-back
following the departure of Ismail Koybasi to
Fenerbahce and earmarked the versatile Adriano
as the perfect replacement.
Adriano joined Barcelona from Sevilla in July
2010 and won four LaLiga titles and two
Champions League trophies as part of an
impressive 16 honours at Camp Nou.
Welcome to your new home Adriano Correira!
Bem Vindo Adriano!
Beşiktaş J.K. Official Web Site
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— Beşiktaş JK English (@BesiktasEnglish) July
29, 2016
But the Brazilian was deemed surplus to
requirements after the recent signing of Lucas
Digne followed a 2015-16 campaign which saw
him start only four league matches under Luis
Enrique.
"The club wishes Adriano the best of luck with
his new team," read Barca's statement.
Besiktas have also secured the services of
Marcelo, Gokhan Gonul and Fabri for the
2016-17 campaign.