Barça: Raphinha smashes Atlético

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By: Manu Tournoux

Raphinha returned to the case of Julián Álvarez in an interview given to Marcawhile the Argentine striker had experienced a particularly turbulent summer surrounding his future. Barça had tried to lure him to Catalonia, but Atlético de Madrid had firmly refused to negotiate his departure, ultimately pushing the player to stay in the Spanish capital. A situation which has left its mark, particularly with the tensions that emerged around the Argentinian at the Metropolitano.

Asked about this situation, Raphinha did not hide his incomprehension regarding the management of the file by the Madrid club. “I don’t understand what Atlético did, because if a player doesn’t feel good somewhere, and I speak with knowledge of the facts, it’s difficult for things to go well. He made it clear he wanted to leave. » Strong words from the Brazilian, who therefore believes that a player must be able to develop in an environment where he feels fully comfortable…