"If Hansi Flick hadn't come, I would have left Barca. He changed everything."
"He told me that I was going to be important. That's what a player needs - confidence."
"I have a nasty habit of criticising myself heavily, so that pressure made me think about leaving."
"Every system needs a heartbeat. Raphinha is Flick's. 🥺"
Raphinha joined Barcelona in summer 2022 from Leeds United for around €65 million and struggled during his first seasons. He considered leaving due to poor performances, self-doubt and heavy self-criticism. Hansi Flick's arrival restored Raphinha's confidence, assured him of importance within the team, and changed his trajectory. Under Flick, Raphinha has become one of Barcelona's most dangerous attackers and a club captain. He has scored 45 goals and provided 26 assists in 74 appearances since Flick took charge. The player and coach share a close bond that has mutually benefited both and helped Barcelona achieve success.
Read at Barca Universal
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