Barcelona sign Chile goalkeeper and captain Claudio Bravo from Real Sociedad

Barcelona have completed the signing of Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo on a four-year deal from Real Sociedad. The club say Bravo will 'share' goalkeeping duties with fellow new arrival Marc-Andre ter Stegen in place of the departed Victor Valdes.

Barca announced the signing on their Twitter page, and described Bravo as a goalkeeper who 'offers agility and experience'.

He is the third player to join new manager Luis Enrique's side, along with Ter Stegen and Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitic. The 31-year-old Bravo has been captain of his national team since 2008 and is currently playing in the World Cup in Brazil. Chile have qualified from a tough group and face the hosts in the last 16 on Saturday.

Bravo spent eight seasons at Sociedad after starting his career at Chilean club Colo-Colo. While at the club he experienced relegation from La Liga in 2007, and Champions League qualification in 2013. He will join countryman Alexis Sanchez at Barcelona.