Barcelona president Joan Laporta has publicly confirmed that the club has no intention of selling Raphinha this summer.
Speaking amid growing speculation linking the Brazilian winger with a move away, Laporta said:
“We do NOT want Raphinha to leave. He’s a key player for us.”
He also addressed the recent arrivals of Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, making it clear they are not replacements for Raphinha:
“The arrivals of Gordon and Adeyemi are not linked to Raphinha. It doesn’t mean Rapha is leaving.”
Quick Context
Raphinha has been the subject of transfer rumors in recent weeks, with some reports suggesting Barcelona could cash in on the 29-year-old to fund other deals. However, Laporta’s comments appear to put those rumors to bed — at least for now.
Raphinha has been an important player under Hansi Flick, often contributing with goals and creativity on the right flank alongside Lamine Yamal.
