Raphinha Denies Barcelona Exit Talk, Calls Reporter’s Story ‘Lies’
The pushback reframes the story around his commitment during Barcelona’s title run.
Overview
- In an ESPN interview, Raphinha said exit rumors are false and he is not planning to leave Barcelona.
- He singled out the Diario SPORT author of the report and said the journalist lied about supposed meetings and doubts over his future.
- Spanish reports had linked him to offers from Saudi clubs, which remain unconfirmed, and his wife mocked the claim with laughing emojis online.
- Passed fit after a hamstring injury, he said he is not yet at 100% but expects minutes in Sunday’s El Clásico against Real Madrid.
- Barcelona lead LaLiga by 11 points and can clinch the title with a draw, while Raphinha has 19 goals and seven assists in 31 matches this season.