After two disappointing seasons for the Brazilian, his visit to Barcelona seemed to have made the minds, but rare were those who would have believed that he could turn the situation to this point.
Now vice-captain of the club, chosen by his peers, Raphinha was one of the most effective players in Barça under the direction of Hansi Flick. He revealed to Globo Esporte that he was actually considering a departure until Hansi Flick calls him.
“Things did not go well. I was getting out of a season below my expectations and I saw people asking myself to leave, which was not good for the club. Every day, we learned my departure. I ended up thinking about it. After the Copa America, Hansi called me and told me to come to training before making a decision, that he wanted to discuss and that he was counting on me. »»
The 28 -year -old explained that it was decisive to straighten the Blaugrana mark. “” This was an important point in my decision to stay. I spoke to my wife and told her that if Flick was honest and evaluated the involvement of players in training, he would give me a week to prove me and that he would not regret it. I think it worked ”
Raphinha brings some details.
One of the most striking aspects of his game since then is his unshakable faith. “” The mind is even more important than simple body care. If the mind is not good, the body does not react as it should. In mid-season last, after my injury, I intensified my mental work with a psychologist. ”
Raphinha, author of 50 goals and assists in 47 selections with Brazil and Barcelona this season, the latest against Colombia. He was expected as one of the favorites for the Ballon d'Or this year, and added that the simple fact of being in the race was already a victory. Raphinha is one of the many players who have reversed the trend under Flick, and the German coach has also been credited with the Frenkie of Jong's rise.
