Raphinha gave an interview for the channel YouTube ‘LoSimpleNoVale‘ with the Alberto Hernandez. In this conversation, the captain of Barça spoke about his current state of form, his love for Barcelona his possible departure from the club or, his great partner, Lamine Yamalto whom he is praised: “He is my son, I have a very special love for him. He is one of the best in the world and will be one of the best in the world“.
Regarding the rumors of a possible sale, last summer, the Brazilian commented that he was still considering it: “When the rumors come out that the club wants to sell you, the fans will tell you everything bad It’s impossible not to go out and not be a problem for the club. I’m someone who won’t go where they don’t want me.” Upon arrival of Hansi FlickIn his environment there are doubts, but Raphinha is clear: “I’m sure that in a week’s work with fliphe will fall in love with me.”
In addition, the Brazilian star reflected his love for Barcelonaa club that was always his first choice: “The Barça It is a priority to see great Brazilians succeed at this club. I have a special love for this club, I don’t know where it comes from, not since I was little, but since I was in Brazil. I always make wearing this shirt a priority.” Referring to the summer of his arrival in the Catalan team: “I received many calls and I was always sincere, I had a dream and I had to fulfill it. If I realized my dream of signing on Barça it is because Xavi He loves me very much here.”
Raphinha He became one of the leaders of the locker room, going so far as to wear the captain’s armband. The player takes the weight out of this situation: “It’s important for the youngsters to feel the support of the seniors and that’s what I do. I try to help everyone, the veterans, the youngsters, the staff… “The bracelet makes me happy, but I’ve always been like that.”.
About the difference of Flick and Xavi, Raphinhaemphasizes the mental change, especially of football players: “If the players are not ready to work hard, even the best coach in the world will not solve it. Not winning anything in the past season has caused us to come to this year with a different mindset. If last year we were giving 100% now we have to give 200%“.
After a historic week for Barça, Raphinha said: “The most important week is yet to come.” He also spoke about the special feeling of playing against real Madrid: “Play a Classic It’s always special, words can’t describe it.”
Finally, he emphasized the beauty of the Blaugrana coliseum: “The Camp Nou This is a unique stadium. When I played Sporting Lisbon I went to take the tour and from the moment I walked in I fell in love. “I came just to play at the old Camp Nou and I want to play and win titles at the new one.”
Source: La Verdad
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