Barcelona defender Marlon has arrived for his Sassuolo medical and reveals ex-Nice teammate Mario Balotelli “recommended them.”

The Brazilian flew in this evening in Milan and will be at the Mapei Stadium for his medical and signature tomorrow.

It’s a €6m deal with €6m in bonuses, but Barcelona retain both a buy-back option and a percentage of any future sale for the centre-back.

“I’m very happy,” Marlon told Sky Sport Italia.

Barcelona defender Marlon has arrived for his Sassuolo medical and reveals ex-Nice teammate Mario Balotelli “recommended them.”

The Brazilian flew in this evening in Milan and will be at the Mapei Stadium for his medical and signature tomorrow.

It’s a €6m deal with €6m in bonuses, but Barcelona retain both a buy-back option and a percentage of any future sale for the centre-back.

“I’m very happy,” Marlon told Sky Sport Italia.

“I spoke to Balotelli and he said great things about Sassuolo, he really recommended them.”

The 23-year-old spent last season on loan at Nice with Italy international Balotelli.

Sassuolo won a bidding war with Schalke 04 and he seemed to be won over by their plans.

“I had many offers on the table, but Sassuolo wanted me more than anyone.”

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