Striker lives a better career season, highlights the evolution under Hansi’s film and minimizes the dispute with the golden ball
One of the best players in Barcelona, Raphinha lives the best season of his career. In 42 games, it has 30 goals and 20 assists, being the key to the team. In addition, Raphinha is the top scorer of the Brazilian team in the qualifications of the World Cup with five goals and shook the goal in a 2-1 victory over Colombia in Brasilia last Thursday (20).
However, in an interview with “GE”, the striker admitted that he thought of leaving the club before Hansi’s arrival.
“Things did not work. I came from a season under what I could deliver and I saw the people who asked me to leave. I went out every day that I was leaving. I ended up thinking about leaving the club,” he said.
Raphinha also revealed that the coach’s arrival was decisive for his stay.
“After Copa America, Hansi called me and asked me to introduce me before making any decision. He said he wanted to speak and he told me. This was an important point for me.
Raphinha comments on the dispute for the golden ball
Although he was mentioned for the prize, Raphinha says he doesn’t think about it.
“I try not to focus on it. From the beginning of the season, my goal has been marking goals, assisting and winning titles for Barcelona and the national team. When things are going well to the club and the national team, the individual culminating point comes naturally. Being only among the favorite of the golden ball, after all I was victorious. But I try not to think so much. Explained.
Dream of playing in Europe
Graduated in Avaí, Raphinha arrived in Europe in 2016, for Vitória de Guimarães. Today, at 28, he remembers this moment with love.
“My goal has always been to make a career in Europe. When the opportunity arrived, I didn’t think twice. I knew I should have conquered not only the Europeans, but also the Brazilian people. From the way I work and surrender, people have started to recognize. They are so with everyone.
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