Barcelona star Raphinha has hit out at speculation that he could leave the club in the summer transfer window.
There’s been talk of interest from Saudi Arabia in Raphinha, while it’s also been reported he is one of several players who could be sold to fund a summer rebuild.
Raphinha has been asked about the speculation in a new interview ahead of El Clasico and made his feelings crystal clear.
“Ever since I arrived at Barcelona, from day one there’s been speculation that I’m going to leave this club.
I think people don’t really like seeing me here. Especially the press… there’s one guy who just tells lies,” Raphinha criticized, before continuing his outburst,” he told ESPN.
“The (journalist) who wrote that article (about a possible departure) has also written other things about me that were lies, saying that I met with the club, that I spoke to people internally and said I was undecided, that I didn’t know if I would continue or not (at Barcelona).
“That guy only tells lies, every time he posts some news he has to leave out some irrelevant things that come out of his mouth.”
There’s no doubt it’s a very strong response from Raphinha that shows his commitment to the club and his annoyance at the ongoing speculation about his future at the club.
