Goal revealed on Thursday that the terms and payment structure of the deal, worth around £70m, had been finalised and was only awaiting an official announcement from the two clubs . That confirmation came on Friday lunchtime, with Barcelona saying in a statement on their official website that the Uruguay striker will be in Catalonia next week to put pen to paper on a five-year deal and complete his medical.
The Primera Division side also confirmed that Suarez will wear No.9 at Camp Nou next season, taking over from new Arsenal signing Alexis Sanchez.
From today, we're all following @luis16suarez. Welcome to @fcbarcelona#SuarezFCBhttp://t.co/ tOzYobZiVNpic.twitter.com/HRwptQgTaJ — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 11, 2014
The Premier League club added:
"Liverpool FC confirms that Luis Suarez will be leaving the club after a transfer agreement was reached with FC Barcelona. The player now has permission to complete the usual formalities, which will then conclude the transfer.
"We would like to thank Luis for his contribution and the role he played in helping bring Champions League football back to Anfield.
"Everyone at Liverpool Football Club wishes Luis and his family well for the future." Suarez has also released a statement, in which he thanked the Liverpool fans for their continued support despite a raft of disciplinary issues despite his time on Merseyside.
"It is with a heavy heart that I leave Liverpool for a new life and new challenges in Spain," he said. "Both me and my family have fallen in love with this club and with the city.
"But most of all I have fallen in love with the incredible fans. You have always supported me and we, as a family, will never forget it, we will always be Liverpool supporters."
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