Soccer: Boateng joins Barcelona

(ANSA) - Rome, January 22 - Kevin-Prince Boateng on Tuesday joined Barcelona from Sassuolo.
    "It's a dream to be here", said the 31-year-old former AC Milan and Ghana midfielder, who played for Las Palmas in 1016-17. Boateng, also formerly with Tottenham and Portsmouth Kevin-Prince Boateng, has agreed terms with the reigning Spanish champions over an initial loan move.
    Boateng, who spent two seasons at White Hart Lane before moving to Fratton Park in 2009, signed for Sassuolo in the summer having left Eintracht Frankfurt and has starred for Roberto De Zerbi's side as they have cemented a midtable position in Serie A.
    Boateng scored five league goals for Sassulo despite missing several weeks due to injury, with Barça understood to have been impressed with his performances in a false 9 role.
    He flew to Barcelona on Monday to complete his move, which includes an option for Barcelona to purchase him for 8 million euros at the end of the season.