The Porto Alegre winger, one of the positive notes of this start of the season, assures that he spoke with the PSG player before signing
He is cheeky and dribbling is in his blood; that rebellious point has made Xavi trust him a lot
If we had to give 4/5 names of the great start to the season for FC Barcelona, we would surely put Raphinha’s. An end that you always want to see. Brazen, born facer, a permanent nuisance for the defense.
With the landing of the Brazilian and the continuity of Dembélé, Xavi has gunpowder and electricity on both wings. And on top of that he has Ferran, a winger with a different and totally complementary profile.
The one from Porto Alegre gave an interview to La Vanguardia in which he explained a conversation with Neymar: “Ronaldinho congratulated me through my father. Yes, I talk a lot with Neymar. He told me that if he came here he wouldn’t regret it. He’s right.” After how the footballer trained at Santos turned out, it’s almost surprising. But he can’t deny that he was happy at Barcelona.
In another order of things, about his representative and reference, Deco, he comments that “he speaks very highly of Barça and the things he has experienced here. But as an agent he is very neutral on these issues. He analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of each decision you make, but it is the player who decides where to go.
Neymar and Raphinha have a very good relationship
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Regarding the footballers with whom he has gotten along the most, Raphael says that “my teammates received me very well and have helped me adapt as best as possible. I speak with everyone, but above all with Ansu Fati and Ronald Araújo“.
LEWANDOWSKI, A LEADER
Lewandowski’s irruption. Has it surprised you? “He’s a great footballer. We all knew that already. But when you’re with him you see that he’s much more than a leader. We also have the talent of Dembélé, Ansu Fati, Ferran Torres, Memphis… they all have immense quality and anyone who plays will give great results”.
