10/09/2022
🎙️| Raphinha: “What surprised me in the club? Without a doubt the warm welcome of the fans, the coaching staff and the players, everyone is good and looking to help the new players.”
🎙️| Raphinha: “If we win the Champions League, I will crawl on my knees on the pitch.”
🎙️| Raphinha: “I followed Barcelona from a young age, since the arrival of Ronaldinho I began to understand the history of Barcelona. I wanted to be a part of it, so my desire was stronger than any financial offer.”
🎙️| Raphinha: “I rejected Chelsea because my dream was to wear the Barcelona shirt.”
🎙️| Raphinha: “I talked to Neymar about a move and he told me that if I get to Barcelona then I won’t regret and he was right.”
🎙️| Raphinha: “Lewandowski is a great player and when you are with him you understand and know that he is more than just a captain.”
🎙️| Raphinha: “I talk to everyone, especially Araujo and Ansu.”
🎙️| Raphinha: “Xavi? He called me when I made the decision to join Barça, and talking to him got my excitement even more up. He asked me to play same roles as I did at Leeds, but with more tactics and without fear.”
🎙️| Raphinha: “Deco’s influence on you joining Barça? He always praises Barcelona and the things he lived here, but as an agent he is very neutral on these issues. He analyzes the pros and cons of every decision you make, but it is the player who decides where to go.”
🎙️| Raphinha: “In my free time, I spend time with my family, go to a walk with my dog or watch movies of all kinds.”
🎙️| Raphinha: “Alba and Pique having very less minutes? A captain’s job is much more than just playing and wearing the armband. It also means helping and sending positive messages to give confidence to the team. Pique and Alba comply with everything.”
🎙️| Raphinha: “Winning the CL? For that, it’s important to have a winning mentality and we have that.”
🎙️| Raphinha: “Differences between Bielsa and Xavi? Bielsa’s playing style is very peculiar, but he’s always very respectful with