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Barcelona ace Raphinha furious over transfer 'lies'

Barcelona ace Raphinha furious over transfer 'lies'
Barcelona ace Raphinha furious over transfer 'lies'REUTERS

Barcelona winger Raphinha has hit out at rumours suggesting he could be set to leave the Catalan club this summer, branding them as 'lies.'

Raphinha, 29, has arguably been one of the best wingers in the world over the past couple of seasons, once again playing a key role for Hansi Flick in 2025-26.

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The Brazilian has scored 19 goals and provided seven assists in his 31 games, with Barcelona on the brink of a second consecutive La Liga title.

Despite that, Raphinha has been continually linked with a move away, with Saudi Arabian clubs said to be particularly keen.

Speaking to ESPN, Raphinha did not hold back when asked about the rumours. 

"Since I arrived at Barcelona, since the first day there has been speculation that I am going to leave this club," he said.

“I think people don't like seeing me here very much. Especially the press... there is one person there who only tells lies."

Raphinha added: "The (journalist) who wrote that story (of a possible exit) has already written other lies about me, claiming that I met with the club, or spoke to people internally because I was undecided about my future (at Barcelona). 

“That person only tells lies; every time he posts news, it has to be ignored. Almost everything that comes from him is irrelevant and untrue."