Last hour: Raphinha reveals his frustration after his compatriot agreement with Manchester United instead of Barcelona
In an unexpected turn that has shaken the signing market, Raphinha, the Brazilian star of FC Barcelona, has expressed its disappointment after not being able to convince its compatriot, valued at 90 million pounds, to join the Catalan club. On the other hand, the player, whose identity has not yet been officially confirmed, has reached a personal agreement with Manchester United, a movement that has left Raphinha bewildered. “I did my best to convince him to join Barcelona, but he is very determined to sign for Manchester United. I don’t really know what he saw in them, but I am not happy with this decision,” he confessed the extreme in a statement that has generated a stir in social networks and among the fans.
Sources close to Barcelona suggest that the player in question is a high -profile South American talent, possibly the Sporting CP striker, Viktor Gyokeres, although other rumors point to names such as Matheus Cunha of the Wolves. The footballer’s decision to opt for Manchester United, under the direction of Rúben Amorim, comes at a time when the Red Devils seek to reinforce their attack after a 2024/25 disappointing season, in which they barely scored 28 goals from open plays in the Premier League. The agreement, according to Football365 reports, includes a three and a half year contract, with the player scheduled to undergo medical exams in Manchester this week.
Raphinha, who has shone with 34 goals and 25 assists in 57 games this season, had been in direct contact with his compatriot, highlighting the virtues of the Hansi Flick project in Barcelona, which includes the conquest of LaLiga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup. However, the appeal of Manchester United, backed by a significant economic offer and the promise of a leading role, seems to have inclined the balance. The operation, which could be around 90 million pounds, reflects United’s ambition to rebuild its workforce after the classification of European competitions will be lost.
The Raphinha reaction, shared in an interview cited in X, has generated speculation about internal tensions in Barcelona, especially after reports of an alleged disagreement with Flick and Marc-André Ter Stegen. Despite this, the Brazilian is still committed to the club, having renewed his contract until 2028. Meanwhile, Manchester United celebrates a signing that promises to revitalize his attack, leaving Barcelona in search of new options to maintain his domain in Europe.
