""Many people wanted me to leave from my first steps at Camp Nou, I can't name them all. Maybe I wasn't doing what they expected of me, but I always had a clear conscience about what I gave. I did everything I could," Raphinha shared."
""Because I wasn't the player they expected, they thought I had no future at the club from my first season. It wasn't just a feeling, it was something tangible and clear.""
""Maybe they expected 30 goals a season, but that's not my profile. I'm not a centre-forward. I am a player who helps a lot with effort, with a lot of dedication and work; that's Raphinha. I will always give my best," he explained."
Raphinha faced significant criticism and calls to leave during his early days at Camp Nou but maintained confidence in his contributions. He prioritized hard work, dedication, and trust in Hansi Flick's vision while ignoring outside noise. Last season produced his best numbers: 34 goals and 26 assists, totaling 60 goal involvements in 57 matches. Raphinha clarified that his role is not a centre-forward but a hardworking winger who offers effort and consistency. Strong performances secured a contract renewal until 2028 and established him as a key figure in Barcelona's long-term project.
Read at Barca Universal
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