Barcelona striker Paco Alcacer joins Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund on season-long loan
The La Liga champions have confirmed the German side have the option to buy the 24-year-old for £25million
PACO ALCACER has joined Borussia Dortmund from Barcelona on a season-long loan.
The Bundesliga side have the option to buy the 24-year-old for a fee of £25million - while the club will also pay the Spanish striker's wages during his time in Germany.
Alcacer flattered to deceive at the Nou Camp after joining from Valencia in 2016 - where he failed to cement himself as a regular starter in the side.
And he has now been shipped off on loan to Lucien Favre's side after mustering just 15 goals in 50 games in all competitions.
SunSport reported last week how Alcacer was attracting the interest from Dortmund - who announced his arrival to Signal Iduna Park with a Tinder-style video.
Given the No 9 jersey - Alcacer - who could join Dortmund on a four-year deal next summer, has spoken of his excitement at playing in front of his new fans.
He told the : "I'm really looking forward to playing in the Bundesliga soon.
"This is one of the best leagues in the world, and BVB with these incredible fans and the famous South Stand probably has something magical for every footballer."
While BVB Sports Director Michael Zorc said: "We are very happy that Paco Alcacer has decided in favour of Borussia Dortmund and we firmly believe that this type of player fits well with our way of playing.
"Paco has its quality at an early age proved at Valencia, scored many goals and as a just 22-year-old experienced special appreciation by having him transferred to the captaincy.
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"In Barcelona, he worked daily with some of the best players in the world.
"It is due to the extreme competition in the club's offensive that he has now decided to take a fresh start after two years."
Alcacer could be handed his Dortmund debut on Friday when the club face Hannover away.