Cristian Tello said goodbye to Porto after Barcelona officially confirmed his transfer to Fiorentina.

The 24-year-old right-sided winger arrives on loan with an option to buy, while Barcelona also retain a buy-back clause.

He had been on loan at Porto since July 2014, but interrupted the two-year deal early.

Cristian Tello said goodbye to Porto after Barcelona officially confirmed his transfer to Fiorentina.

The 24-year-old right-sided winger arrives on loan with an option to buy, while Barcelona also retain a buy-back clause.

He had been on loan at Porto since July 2014, but interrupted the two-year deal early.

“I would like to thank Porto for this year and a half, which has given me the chance to feel like a football player again,” wrote Tello on Twitter and Instagram.

“I got back to feeling important to a team, enjoying the sport and being happy doing what I love the most, which is to play football.

“The reason for my departure is simply because over the last six months I have not felt right. I think it’s a short career and wherever you are you should always try to be happy and enjoy this profession.

“Wishing all the luck in the world to the colleagues and friends, I will always be a DRAGAO, and a big hug to the Porto family!!!”

Tello underwent a medical in Portugal today and is expected in Florence over the weekend.

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