Besiktas have signed versatile defender Adriano from Barcelona.

The Turkish champions will pay Barca an initial €600,000 for the 31-year-old Brazil international, with the fee rising to €1.7 million should they qualify for the Champions League while he is at the club.

Adriano joined Barca from Sevilla in 2010 and played 189 games for the Catalan giants, helping them win 16 titles including four La Liga titles and two Champions Leagues.

Besiktas said in a statement on their official website: “Welcome to the Besiktas family Adriano Correira.

“Adriano has numerous European titles under his belt, and Besiktas hope that he will repeat the same in Turkey. There is no doubt, with his unique style of playing, the experienced Brazilian will quickly gain a special place in the hearts of the fans.”

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