New boss greets latest recruit

New signing Adriano Correia, formerly of Sevilla, shakes hands with Barcelona FC president Sandro Rosell outside the Nou Camp stadium yesterday. The 25-year-old Brazilian, who can play at full-back or as a wide midfielder, will cost an initial fee of...

New signing Adriano Correia, formerly of Sevilla, shakes hands with Barcelona FC president Sandro Rosell outside the Nou Camp stadium yesterday. The 25-year-old Brazilian, who can play at full-back or as a wide midfielder, will cost an initial fee of €9.5m and a conditional four million extra depending on his performances. Rosell took over from Joan Laporta as Barcelona president on July 1.

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