Source: Live broadcast
Live broadcast October 15 In acceptingESPNIn the interview, Barcelona winger Rafinha revealed that in2024Before Frick took over as Barcelona manager, he had considered leaving Barcelona to go to Saudi Arabia.
Raphael said, “I am from15I started playing football at the age of 20 and went through many ups and downs, so for a while I felt it was time to think about myself and my family. The offer from Saudi Arabia really moved me. Not only will this solve my personal life problems, it will also improve the lives of my parents, my son and many others."
"Obviously, we thought about leaving (Barcelona) and I thought it might be time to leave, but then we spoke on the phone with Frick and then talked again at the beginning of the preseason and he managed to persuade me to stay and I'm glad he did."
Later, Rafinha also mentioned that he felt a lack of respect that summer, and revealed that many people wanted to leave by themselves. He went on to say: "Many people want me to leave, and I can't list them all. Suddenly, I no longer meet their expectations and do what they think I should do, but I always know what I can bring."
“I’m very involved, maybe they want me to go every season.30A ball, but that’s not my style.I’m not a forward, but a dedicated, hard-working player, that’s Rafinha, and I’m always doing my best.Because I’m not the kind of player they expect, so many people think I have no future in the club.I know who I am and know everything I’ve been through.The opinions of those who don’t understand me, don’t understand half of my experience, don’t affect me.”
Last season, Rafinha took part in all the games.34Goals, far more than he scored in the previous two seasons at Barcelona20Ball. So far this season, he has scored in seven games3Ball, but missed the last three games due to a thigh injury. The source toldESPNHe is unlikely to return in a match against Crown on Saturday, but is expected to be10month26The return of the national derby against the Real.