Evay

During Xavi’s era, Raphina was primarily a right winger. Then Lamine Yamal exploded onto the scene, and Raphinha sacrificed his preferred position to move to the left. Barcelona were close to signing Nico Williams, but the deal collapsed. Suddenly, Raphinha was the main option again. A lot of fans weren’t convinced. They questioned whether he could really be relied on. Raphinha didn’t complain. He worked harder, stayed confident and answered everything on the pitch. That season, he finished with more goals and assists than the “Nico Williams” many people wanted instead. Fast forward to this season. The Julián Álvarez deal isn’t happening because Atlético refuse to negotiate. Raphinha has now stepped up again, making it clear he’s ready to play striker and have been impressive in the role . At this point, Raphinha isn’t just a player for us. He’s already a Barcelona legend. Visca Barça.