Brazilian winger Raphinha started his Barca stint very strongly, but little by little, he has lost his place in the starting XI and the trust of Xavi Hernandez.After the first stretch of the season, the club admits that the Brazilian is not fully meeting the expectations, the Spanish press reveals. With a total prize of 65 million euros, Raphinha’s was one of the most significant investments of Joan Laporta’s Board of Directors, and they expected him to have much more prominence.Raphinha slams Brazil fans over Neymar hateGiven the complicated economic situation the club is experiencing, the possibility of Barcelona putting Raphinha on the market in six-month time is slipping. The club is aware that they will have to make a big sale, and only a few players could attract interest and significant transfer fees.So the possibility of Raphinha’s return to the English Premier League, where he starred for Leeds United, is getting more realistic with every new day.Raphinha’s transfer soap opera ends in Barca’s spending spree climaxDuring that time, Raphinha doubted whether to accept the Barca offer or go to Chelsea. The Premier League is more favourable to his game, but he was attracted by the possibility of joining a club where Brazilians like Ronaldinho or Rivaldo have made history. However, after accepting the challenge from Barca, Raphinha believes that he needs more continuity and more confidence from the coaching staff.##EDITORS_CHOICE##His entourage also asks for some more patience, remembering examples such as that of Vinicius Jr, who was criticized a lot at Real Madrid during his early years, but who was given time and patience and has become a key player.##NAJAVA_MECA_6906281##Moreover, Raphinha has encountered several scenarios that have not helped him either. His favourite position is on the right winger, and Ousmane Dembele has occupied it. The Frenchman is a regular, so the Brazilian has had to settle in fewer minutes.His World Cup with Brazil has also not been as expected, but he hopes to meet his best version again and wear the Barca shirt in the coming seasons.
