Following lengthy negotiations and final medical checks, Mirza Catovic has completed a transfer to Barcelona from Stuttgart. The midfielder is now fully registered and eligible for selection for his new team. It's a statement signing for Barcelona, who have moved quickly to finalise the deal ahead of the close of the window, with fans salivating at the thought of seeing their new signing in a Barcelona shirt. Barcelona have now officially completed the signing of Mirza Catovic, despite lingering interest from Hoffenheim. All steps, from final paperwork to international clearance, have been resolved. The club closed the door on a move that had generated widespread speculation. So far this season, Barcelona are steady at both ends (3.5 goals scored per game, 0 goals conceded per game). The role for Mirza Catovic would be to keep that balance while lifting performances across the pitch. Speculation continues to connect Barcelona with Gabriel Jesus, Gonçalo Inacio and Enzo Fernandez while no fresh rumours surround Stuttgart. Want to see how the story develops? Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for more news and transfer rumours just like this one.