This season, striker Raphinha is at the peak of his career. Up to this point, the Brazilian star has contributed 22 goals in 17 matches for Barcelona and is an irreplaceable pillar under Hansi Flick.
Not only did Raphinha shine at Barcelona, he also played well for the Brazilian national team. Although Selecao disappointed when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela recently, Raphinha still managed to score a goal in that match.
Legend Romario praised Raphinha as being among the best players, according to GOAL: “Raphinha is one of the best players today. He played well for Barcelona and also did well for Brazil. Raphinha is the pride of all Brazilians, he is bringing special things to us in football”.
Raphinha's rise is particularly impressive, considering that in previous seasons he was seen as playing just a normal role under coach Xavi. The Brazilian's impressive form is largely due to Hansi Flick, who has helped Barcelona's play become faster and more direct, opening up more opportunities for Raphinha.
According to Spanish media, Arsenal are interested in recruiting Raphinha, after witnessing his performance at Barcelona. However, the Camp Nou team is said to reject the offer that could be up to 90 million euros from the English team.
Raphinha joined Barcelona from Leeds United in 2022 for a fee of around €55 million. He has scored 32 goals and provided 35 assists in 104 games for the Camp Nou side.
