""I've been playing football since I was 15, I've been through good times and bad times everywhere, so there came a point when I thought it was time to take care of myself and my family," Raphinha said."
""The offer we had from Saudi Arabia really tempted me. It would have solved not just my personal life, but also the lives of my parents, my son... a lot of people. "Obviously, we thought about leaving [Barcelona]. I thought it might be time to leave, but then we talked to [Flick], first on the phone and then at the beginning of the pre-season, and he managed to convince me to stay. I'm glad he did.""
Raphinha seriously considered a summer 2024 move to Saudi Arabia that he described as life-changing for himself and his family. He faced uncertainty after two mixed seasons at Barcelona and felt many wanted him out, especially amid transfer links to Nico Williams and a viral fan photo. Hansi Flick's appointment changed Raphinha's role, with Flick making him a central attacking figure. Raphinha responded with 34 goals and 26 assists in 57 appearances. Barcelona won a domestic treble: LaLiga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Supercopa. Raphinha ultimately chose to stay after conversations with Flick.
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