Raphinha was signed by Leeds United in the summer, but his dream transfer to Barcelona is not proceeding as planned.
Clubs frequently watch Leeds United during the window with bated breath, eyeing the outstanding players on show and hoping to sign them when the transfer windows open.
Over the years, Elland Road has been home to many well-known names, and even now that they have been down to the Championship, rival teams are still making visits. Leeds is no used to this kind of predicament, but Crysencio Summerville is the star of the show right now and has drawn a lot of interest ahead of the January window.
The Whites finally capitalized on standout player Raphinha last summer after receiving a lot of interest from across the globe. Following an impressive 11 goals in Leeds’ 2021–2022 campaign, Barcelona made a strong move and the two teams reached an agreement on a lucrative £55 million summer transfer.
Although Raphinha’s relocation to Barcelona was a dream come true for him, there have been new rumors that his time there may be over. The La Liga heavyweights will now “welcome a way out” for the 27-year-old, if teams can provide a “adequate” offer for his services, according to Spanish newspaper Sport (via AS).
Raphinha’s current deal expires in 2027, but the article alleges that he is ‘failing to persuade’ the club. While the winger contributed 10 goals and 12 assists across all competitions in his debut season, these stats are ‘far below what was expected of him’ at a club like Barcelona.
The former Leeds player has two goals and six assists in 16 games this season and is determined to stay with Barcelona because he ‘wants to flourish’ there. However, it appears that the Blaugrana have already made their decision about Raphinha’s future.
Transfermarkt presently values him at €60 million (£51 million), so Barcelona might still profit from a sell, although it may be difficult to reclaim the whole price they paid Leeds in 2022.
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