If the Saudi offer had come to me last year, I would have accepted it, and now I focus on Barcelona
Raphinha: If the Saudi offer had come to me last year, I would have accepted it, and now I focus on Barcelona
Raphinha said in his statements: “If they had made me this offer last year, I think I would have gone. At that time, I was feeling frustrated, and this offer would have changed my life completely, not just my life, but also my wife’s and my family’s. The amounts were huge, and anyone who says they wouldn’t have thought about it is lying, because it’s impossible to see numbers like that and not think about how to change your life.”
He added: “This opportunity would have changed our lives in every way, and no one can deny that big money has an impact, but in the end, these decisions were related to a certain mental state.”
Despite the enticing offer, Raphinha confirmed that he is not thinking of leaving Barcelona now, saying: “Today, I see that I have a lot to offer this club. I still believe that I can achieve more here in Europe, and I want to continue representing the Brazilian national team. This is what made me close my ears to money and open my mind more to my dreams and ambitions.”
In the current season, Raphinha is enjoying a wonderful period with Barcelona, as he competes for a treble after winning the Spanish Super Cup, and he is considered one of the top contenders for the Ballon d’Or award thanks to his remarkable performance this season.
Raphinha has scored 30 goals and assisted 19 goals in various competitions so far, and he currently ranks second in the UEFA Champions League top scorers list with 12 goals, one goal behind Borussia Dortmund’s striker Serhou Guirassy.
