Barça : Raphinha denies rumors of leaving
Reportedly set to leave for Saudi Arabia, the Brazilian winger denounced « absurdités » and « false information ». Raphinha says he has no intention of leaving Barça despite speculation linked to the club’s financial situation.
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FC Barcelona winger Raphinha sought to put an end to the speculation that had him leaving. In recent days, several media outlets mentioned a possible transfer of the Brazilian to the Saudi Pro League, in a context where Barça’s financial difficulties fuel all sorts of hypotheses.
Questioned about these rumours, the former Leeds player was categorical. According to Mundo Deportivo, Raphinha stressed that these rumours had « no real basis » : « I really don’t know where they get so many absurdities from », he said. Before adding, visibly irritated: « In this era when fake news run rampant, this is yet another good example. »
While he recently acknowledged that offers from the Middle East can sometimes be tempting, Raphinha insists he has no intention of leaving Barcelona this summer.