Barcelona has signed a young Brazilian midfielder from Santos FC, in what is seen as a major boost to the club's midfield depth.

The player, who will join Barcelona on loan for the upcoming season, has been tipped as one of the brightest talents in South America and has already made a name for himself at Santos FC.

With the departure of Andres Iniesta and Sergi Roberto, Barcelona have struggled with their midfield options this season, but the addition of the new talent could provide much-needed support for Lionel Messi and Co.

The signing comes after a busy summer transfer window for Barcelona, which saw the club sign several high-profile players including Antoine Griezmann, Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele.

However, despite these signings, Barcelona still find themselves struggling for form and consistency, and the signing of the young Brazilian midfielder could be just what the doctor ordered.

Barcelona's manager Ernesto Valverde said: "We're very happy to welcome this talented player to the club. He brings a lot of experience and quality to our squad, and we believe he can make a big difference to our performance."

The young Brazilian midfielder will also be looking to impress his new team-mates and establish himself as a regular starter in the Spanish top flight, where he will face tough competition from fellow Brazilian Renato Sanches and French midfielder Jordi Alba.

Overall, the signing of the young Brazilian midfielder by Barcelona is a significant move that could see the club strengthen its midfield depth and improve its chances of success in the upcoming seasons.