Highly rated Gremio midfielder Arthur denied reports that he has agreed a deal with Barcelona after he was photographed meeting with representatives of the Catalan club.
The 21-year-old Brazilian has established himself as a key player at the Porto Alegre club, securing a place in their midfield this year and making 38 domestic appearances.
He told Esporte Interativo: "On the Barcelona issue, they really talked to me. We had a meeting, but I want to clarify that we have nothing agreed or defined.
"It's a club that I admire a lot. It was only a first contact for them to know my family and for me to meet them, let's take it easy. There is nothing definite, but we did have a conversation.
"I'm a Gremio player. My agent did not negotiate any contract. That did not happen.
"It has to be good for me and good for Gremio, which is my home where everything started. I arrived as a 14-year-old, I am a Gremista at heart – my blood is blue."
