Raphinha, a winger for Leeds, is close to signing a contract with Barcelona. Leeds has confirmed that the player has now left for Barcelona after reaching an agreement with the Spanish powerhouse on a preliminary contract. Before finalising the agreement on an initial £49 million cost, which could increase to £55 million with add-ons, he is scheduled to have a medical.
Leeds Winger Raphinha joins Barcelona
Raphinha is a dream of the Brazilian’s to move to Camp Nou, Leeds manager Jesse Marsch stated in an admission of failure in the fight to keep Raphinha.
Raphinha did not travel to Australia with the rest of the team. Prior to this, Chelsea was thought to be the favourite to sign the Brazilian international. But it now appears like Barcelona has surpassed them with a last-minute offer.
After his 17 goals in the Premier League in two seasons, it would be profitable for Leeds.
He will benefit from the move, and Leeds was aware it might occur this summer. For Raphinha’s departure, the club has prepared.
Tyler Adams, Brenden Aaronson, Darko Gyabi, Rasmus Kristensen, Marc Roca, and Luis Sinisterra have all been acquired by Leeds this summer from Feyenoord for an unknown cost.
Marsch is now evaluating their defensive alternatives, but she might try to bolster that group before the new season begins.
Once Raphinha has completed his transfer to Barcelona, Leeds, who are also looking for a striker, are anticipated to press on with their plan.
Junior Firpo, a defender, will be out for up to eight weeks after suffering an injury during the pre season game against Blackpool.
Brazilian footballer Raphael Dias, better known by his stage name Raphinha. competes for both the Brazil national team and Premier League club Leeds United as a winger. He will sign with La Liga club Barcelona if his medical is successful.