Jean-Clair Todibo Transfer to Barcelona from Toulouse Brought Forward

Barcelona have announced the immediate capture of teenage starlet Jean-Clair Todibo from Toulouse after previously agreeing to buy the player this summer. 

The 19-year-old arrives on a four-and-a-half year deal and has been handed the No. 6 shirt at the Camp Nou.

Barcelona confirmed the signing on their official website, and Todibo will be officially unveiled as the club's latest addition on Friday.

The youngster can play a number of positions, excelling at centre-back and as a defensive midfielder during his development.

Todibo is a typical Barcelona-style player and has featured 10 times in Ligue 1 this season. He is comfortable with the ball at his feet and should succeed in Catalonia.

According to Moises Llorens and Javier Miguel of AS, the French under-20 international was set to move to the Spanish champions on a free transfer next summer at the end of his current deal, but Barca will now add him to their squad as they hunt for silverware this term.

The club shared an image of the talent with the Barcelona badge on his chest:

Todibo's capture is a coup for the club, with a number of major teams having watched the player in recent times.

Barcelona clearly feel he is ready for the challenge of joining them at a young age, and his early arrival should help him acclimate to life in Spain's top division.