Author of a double against PSG in the first leg at the Parc des Princes, Raphinha attracts envy on the transfer market and was the subject of an offer of 60 million euros, refused by Barcelona.
In balance with Joao Felix to start the quarter-final first leg of the Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes, Raphinha agreed with his coach, who had decided to start him in favor of the Portuguese winger. Aligned in the left lane of the Barcelona attack, the former Rennes and Leeds striker caused carnage in the PSG defense by scoring a double. A magnificent performance which will allow him to continue with a second start in a row in the Champions League, this Tuesday during the return match… and which above all boosted his rating on the transfer market.
Indeed, the Sport newspaper reveals that Raphinha’s XXL performance at the Parc des Princes did not go unnoticed by European leaders and particularly in England, where the player is already very followed since his successful stint at Leeds United under the orders of Marcelo Bielsa. With such a double in the quarter-final of the Champions League, the Brazilian proved that he was able to respond and be decisive in a very big European match. This is how a Premier League club whose identity has not yet been filtered sent an offer of 60 million euros to FC Barcelona for the transfer of Raphinha during the next summer transfer window, an offer immediately rejected by the Catalan club.
Barcelona demand 80 million euros for Raphinha
In the grip of major financial difficulties, the reigning Spanish champion could welcome a very big sale of Raphinha. But President Joan Laporta intends to ride on the excellent rating of his striker to sell him at a much higher price thanks to the wealth of Premier League clubs. This is how according to the Catalan media, the Barcelona president demanded 80 million euros for the transfer of Raphinha. For the moment, it is unknown whether the British club will align with the demands of Barcelona, which could revise its claims upwards in the event that the former Rennais once again signs a masterclass against PSG this Tuesday at the Olympic stadium in Montjuic.
2024-04-16 08:30:55
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