Barcelona winger Raphinha has revealed that he was prepared to leave the Spanish club before Hansi Flick’s arrival convinced him to reconsider his future.
The Brazilian said he had already made up his mind to depart when Flick took charge, but the German coach’s assurance that he would play an important role in the team changed his decision.
According to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano on Friday, Raphinha said: “I knew I was leaving Barça. I had already made that decision mentally… then Flick arrived.”
The winger explained that Flick’s confidence in his abilities came at a crucial point in his career, restoring his belief in his place within the Catalan side.
Raphinha added: “Hansi told me he trusted me and that I was going to be important. In a moment like that, just a few words can change you.”
Flick’s arrival proved to be a turning point for the Brazilian, whose renewed confidence helped him establish himself as a key figure in Barcelona’s team.
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Raphinha’s revelation highlights the impact a manager’s trust can have on a player’s career, with Flick’s assurances ultimately changing his decision to leave.
What appeared to be the end of his Barcelona journey instead became a new chapter under the German coach.
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