In the deal, Dortmund will pay €2 million up front for the loan which may commit him to a four year deal if they hand over a further €23m at the end of the season, though Barcelona can reject that offer. With a further €5m in variables, the Spanish player may end up costing €30m.

Yesterday, Alcacer had his medical at the German and the Spain international is excited to begin his Bundesliga adventure.

It will be recalled that, Alcacer was unable to secure a regular spot in the Barca first team since he has joined the club from Valencia in 2016. The 24 year old player only played just 17 times in La Liga last term and did not feature for Ernesto Valverde's team in the early stages of this season.

Though his career in Barcelona was not that flourishing but he had a successful years at Valencia, where he scored 43 goals in 124 games over a six-year spell. With Dortmund signing Alcacer, it is expected that the Spain international will secure a regular playing time in his new club.