Marlon Santos stars in Barcelona training session ahead of the derby
The defender was congratulated by his team-mates for making his move to the club permanent
Barcelona B defender Marlon Santos is by all effects a Barcelona player now, after the club decided to take up their option to make his loan a permanent move.
The club have committed to paying six million euros to Fluminense for the defender.
Therefore, the first team players congratulated the Brazilian, who was the only B team player to train with the first team ahead of the derby against Espanyol on Sunday.
Captain Andres Iniesta and coach Luis Enrique were the most affectionate with Marlon.
The rest of the squad warmly applauded the young centre-back, who is now officially property of Barça.
Marlon made his first team debut in the Champions League win over Celtic in Glasgow, although he has not yet played in the Copa del Rey or the league.
With the option to buy, Barça save the two million euros in bonuses which would have been due if Marlon hit certain targets, such as playing a number of games for the first team.
