FC Barcelona: Ronaldinho advises the transfer of Leeds star Raphinha
Ronaldinho Gaucho video Vasco 26 01 2022
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Raphinha is traded as a new signing at Barca. Ronaldinho would be happy if the transfer came about.
Ronaldinho has advised his ex-club FC Barcelona to sign his compatriot Raphinha. The attacker from the English first division club Leeds United is “very good” for the Catalans, the former world footballer said in an interview Radio Marca.
Ronaldinho, who was at Barcelona from 2003 to 2008, said: “I would very much like Raphinha to come to Barca. I think he would fit in well there. I know him well and he has the quality.”
FC Barcelona: Also Bayern rumors about Raphinha
In fact, Raphinha and Blaugrana transfer rumors have been circulating for the past few weeks. the Sports reported at the end of March, the 25-year-old winger wants to join Barca. There they looked for an alternative to Ousmane Dembele.
According to information from GOAL and SPOX Raphinha already rejected an offer for an early contract extension in Leeds in February. His working paper there runs until 2024. The Selecao star is persistent (seven internationals, three goals) also acted as a newcomer at FC Bayern.
Raphinha has scored nine goals and provided three assists in 28 Premier League games this season. In Leeds he is an absolute top performer.
Ronaldinho also praised Barcelona youngster Pedri. The young midfielder has been on everyone’s lips for months, and he scored a dream goal against Sevilla at the weekend. “I hope he will mark an era,” Ronaldinho said of the 19-year-old. “He has enormous quality and he shows it.”