Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Toulouse defender Jean-Clair Todibo on a free transfer, though the 19-year-old will only move after the end of the season.
Todibo, whose contract at the Ligue 1 club expires at the end of this season, was being monitored by Manchester City and Juventus as well, but Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal was reportedly instrumental in convincing his fellow Frenchman to choose the Catalan club instead.
The youngster is the second defensive signing Barcelona have made during this window, after bringing in Jeison Murillo on loan from Valencia, with an option to make that move a permanent one in the summer.
Todibo only made his debut for Toulouse this season, and has made 10 first-team appearances so far.
Barcelona have been facing somewhat of a defensive crisis thanks to injuries to Samuel Umtiti and Thomas Vermaelen, leaving Gerard Pique and Clement Lenglet as the only fit first-team defenders before Murillo’s arrival.
