The Brazilian star Raphinha, the wing of the new Barcelona team, spoke about new details about his joining the Catalan team during the last summer Mercato.
“Ronaldinho congratulated me through my father. I talk a lot with Neymar and he advised me that if I come here I will not regret it. He was right,” Raphinha said, according to the Spanish newspaper “Sport”.
And the brilliant attacking winger continued: “Deco is very praising Barcelona and the things he lived here, but as my agent, he is very neutral on these issues.”
Raphinha revealed, “He analyzes the advantages and disadvantages in every decision, but the player decides where he will go. Yes, I refused Chelsea’s offer, because my dream was to wear the Barcelona shirt.”
He went on to explain: “My colleagues received me well and helped me adapt in the best possible way. I talk to everyone, especially Ansu Fati and Ronald Araujo.”
He added, “Lewandowski is a great player. We all know that, but when you are with him you see that he is more than just a leader, and there are also talents in Dembele, Ansu Fati, Ferran Torres and Memphis Depay.”
The former Leeds United star concluded: “Barcelona has high quality and we will achieve great results.”