Barcelona paid him 58 million, Xavi turned his back on him and now he would go to the Premier

The big football teams are always aware of what is happening in the transfer market. Liverpool FC is one of them and has its sights on Raphinha, the Brazilian player from FC Barcelona. Raphinha had a great debut season in the Catalan team, but in his second year his performance has dropped and there is speculation that he will leave next summer in 2024.

Barcelona signed Raphinha in 2022 for almost 60 million euros, paid to Leeds United. The Brazilian excelled in his first year with the club and earned the trust of Xavi, the coach. Raphinha showed his talent on the right wing, where he created plays, scored goals and made decisive passes. The Barcelona fans greatly appreciated him for his contribution.

Raphinha has not been able to repeat the level he showed in his first season with Barcelona. His physical form and his prominence in the team have decreased considerably. The change in playing style that Xavi Hernández has imposed and the competition with other players have affected his performance.

Barcelona is not the only team interested in Raphinha. Liverpool also have him on their radar and could try to sign him in the next market. The Reds need a new right winger given the possible departure of Mohamed Salah to Saudi football. Raphinha, despite his bad moment, has a lot of potential and already knows the Premier League from his time at Leeds. That makes him a very interesting option for Liverpool.

Barcelona's plan with the sale of Raphinha

Barcelona could see Raphinha as a source of income to alleviate their financial situation. The Catalan club paid a lot of money for him in 2022 and could recover part of that investment if they sell him. However, the sale will depend on how Raphinha plays in the coming months and the proposals Barcelona receives for him in the summer.