Barca B compete in Spain's second-tier Segunda division, which is the equivalent of the English Championship. Barca have an option to extend the 18-year-old's contract by a further two years. London-born McGuane graduated from Arsenal's youth academy after joining the Premier League club at under-six level.No-one's really talking about it but Arsenal have a major problem retaining youth players at the moment - Chris Willock, Kaylen Hinds gone to Europe, Marcus McGuane close to following, 18 months on Reiss Nelson deal https://t.co/jxN7qGObAP
— James Benge (@jamesbenge) January 30, 2018
"We would like to thank Marcus for his contribution and wish him well at Barca," an Arsenal statement read. England U-19 midfielder McGuane played twice for Arsenal's first team this season in Europa League ties against Red Star Belgrade and BATE Borisov. Speaking about McGuane last year, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said: "He is a defensive midfielder, and overall he can play as a wing-back or even a centre-back in training." A Barca statement added: "McGuane's deal will keep him at Barca for three seasons, plus two option years. The buy-out clause has been set at E25m."Big move for Arsenal youngster Marcus McGuane who will become a Barcelona B player imminently. https://t.co/fjyzRaoUPw
— Chris Wheatley (@ChrisWheatley_) January 30, 2018
