Barcelona and Leeds United have officially agreed to a deal for the transfer of Raphinha. The Catalan club announced: “FC Barcelona and Leeds United Football Club have reached an agreement in principle for the transfer of Raphael Dias Belloli, Raphinha, pending the player passing his medical. “
They further added: “Raphinha was first called up to the Brazilian national squad on 13 August 2021 for the triple header of 2022 World Cup qualifying matches against Chile, Argentina, and Peru. Raphinha is joining FC Barcelona in a rich vein of form; after his best season in terms of stats and quality.
“Raphinha’s football skills are evident. Hugely talented with the ball at his feet, he aims to beat his man with one-on-one dribbling. As a left-footed right winger, his natural tendency is to always try to get closer to the goal. To provide an accurate cross for an assist. Or get a shot in on goal, precisely how most of his goals. And assists have come to date.
“He is also a dead ball specialist. The accuracy of his left foot makes him a very dangerous player on both free kicks. And on the edge of the area from corners.”
Leeds United confirmed the same, by stating: “We can confirm that an agreement in principle has been reached with FC Barcelona for the transfer of Raphinha.
“The player will now undergo a medical in Spain”.
