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Leeds attacker Raphinha: I never wanted Rennes to sell me

Leeds United attacker Raphinha admits he was unhappy with the way he was sold by Rennes.

The Brazilian star moved to Elland Road over the summer for £17m, which was seen as good value for the Whites - and now the 23-year-old has opened up on the move.

“I was focused on playing in the Champions League at Rennes. But, knowing that, out of the blue, they accepted an offer from Leeds, for an amount even less than the purchase, that made me feel devalued," Raphinha said to ESPN Brasil.

“Today I'm happy at Leeds, they showed me the club's project, I liked it, I'm an athlete that always wants to win, I was very happy with that."

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