It is definitely the end of a long and prestigious career for Rafinha. The former Brazilian right side, best known for his long visit to Bayern Munich between 2011 and 2019 (266 games, 6 goals, 29 assists), decided to hang up the crampons at 39 years old. Ex-international Auriverde had not played since last March, when his contract with Coritiba was prematurely terminated because of his participation in a friendly match between legends of Bayern Munich. The ex-player had only played 10 games with the Brazilian club.
“I have been thinking about it for a while, but today I officially announce the end of my professional footballer career …he announced on the Sportv channel, in tears. I'm sorry. It's a very special moment in my life … I hold back. It's a long way, and I want to thank God first, who offered me a wonderful career. I did not expect to get there. I was blessed; I am fulfilled in my job. I have a wonderful family. And today is the end; I no longer play professionally. Of course, life continues, but I no longer go to the stadium, I no longer lead the life that I have always led, the one I led in the locker room. I got so many friends on the way. Everything has a start and an end. Fulfilled, without regrets, but with the broken heart, because it is not an easy decision. We want to go to the end of our possibilities; We have done it all our lives. I realized all my dreams in football. ”
