Barcelona star Raphinha has sensationally admitted he would have accepted a 2024 transfer move to the Saudi Pro League.
Raphinha was heavily linked with a move away from Catalonia last summer in the early weeks of Hansi Flick’s tenure.
However, the former Bayern Munich boss was determined to keep him at the club, and called on the ownership to block any offers from the Middle East.
The decision has proven to be a superb call by all parties with Raphinha leading Barcelona’s potential treble charge alongside a bold shout for the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
15 La Liga goals and nine assists catches the eye, but even more impressively, he is currently the top scorer in the UEFA Champions League with 12 goals and seven assists.
His place at Barcelona is now secure, with a contract until 2027, and extension talks planned for this summer.
However, things could have turned out very differently for the former Leeds United winger, and he claims an offer from the SPL would have been too good to turn down in different circumstances.
“Yesterday I was informed about the offer from Saudi Arabia and, honestly, I was very surprised because the figures involved were very high,” he told an interview with TNT Sports Brazil.
“Honestly, if they had made me this offer last year, I think I would have gone. At the time, I was a little devastated, and this offer would have changed my life completely, and for my wife and family.
“It was an amount that could have changed our lives completely. Whoever says I wouldn’t go is lying, because it’s impossible to see figures like that and not think it could change your life, or that I could go.”
Raphinha added his call to stay at Barcelona was clearly the right one and he is confident on the direction the season is heading.
“I thought I still had a lot to contribute here in Europe, to this club and a great opportunity to continue representing the national team. That’s what made me turn a deaf ear to money and open my mind more to my dreams.”
AFersoKI1753
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what about Leeds where it all began
They’re trash
paoekmnruy
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paar
makenziefoster33
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what about Leeds where it all began
destiny104
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Winning is sure Serious once only 080 259 284 04
Kinginbojan
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Barcelona need 300 or 350 million that bring these stars with this managers Hansi Flack
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You want to send us back to village one more time ?? What type of information is this??
Ziccostuyz
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what else does your family need? don't they have enough money to eat everyday? 😭
wusbnoryz
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shine as we know as you are.
Wihablmpu
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winning team
Davik01
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Let's think for a minute: Barcelona is fighting in three fronts this year, with a huge game today against Madrid for the Copa del Rey title. I would have expected Raphinha, a professional footballer, playing for Barcelona, the best club in the world, to come out and say, my concentration right now is today's game, talk to me about Saudi Arabia next time, end of story!
copa dey rey is already in the bag bro
rumemruz
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Barcelona need 300 or 350 million that bring these stars with this managers Hansi Flack
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Nico Paz to barcelona, are you okay??
zeuabdeklr
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To God be the Glory
Bobbyj9090
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He can go there.
resekmprst
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please today God will do as you like for you amen God will do all
Sanbeimstz
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messi
kieabiklt
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Let's think for a minute: Barcelona is fighting in three fronts this year, with a huge game today against Madrid for the Copa del Rey title. I would have expected Raphinha, a professional footballer, playing for Barcelona, the best club in the world, to come out and say, my concentration right now is today's game, talk to me about Saudi Arabia next time, end of story!
Constantinetino
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So ur simply saying ,that if they increase that price this season ,since ur inform and come for u again u will accept🤔🤔🤔
IAMFARULEE
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Right decision Raphinha 🫰❤️
IAMFARULEE
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I love your aura Raphina 👍❤️
kandmopty
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Barcelona need 300 or 350 million that bring these stars with this managers Hansi Flack
biwaemotuy
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AuRaphinha🥶
biwaemotuy
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Honestly if any Saudi club with 100m for Rapha let's sell him and go for Nico or any other good left winger. I think in my opinion if 90- 100m offer comes we didn't lose.
AuRaphinha is our Gem bro
Hritangshu93
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Barcelona mast bring two of them that can full his position
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For the left wing.....I will go with Doku.....and for midfield it will be either Musiala or MacAllister
mzayalunte11
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thus the truth, he said it all and if i was me i would do the same haha
kandmopty
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Barcelona mast bring two of them that can full his position
kandmopty
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Thanks for everything especially you was best in this season you will make a story in all your life in Barcelona we wish that you shine ✨ like star 💫
ndabawubafo
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Honestly if any Saudi club with 100m for Rapha let's sell him and go for Nico or any other good left winger. I think in my opinion if 90- 100m offer comes we didn't lose.
Fotimopr
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your spot is reserved