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There is much anxiety at Barcelona surrounding the future of Ferran Torres and Raphinha.
While Ferran has been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain, Raphinha, too, was a subject of interest from Saudi Arabia earlier in the summer.
Barcelona’s decision to sign the likes of Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi felt like a plan for life without the Brazilian.
Raphinha’s exit is not expected
Raphinha’s World Cup campaign was marred by an injury. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
That being said, a recent report from Cadena SER has indicated that Barcelona are not expecting the departure of Raphinha this summer.
The player has a contract until 2028 and after a injury-laden campaign, he will be looking to get back to his old groove in the coming season.
The report adds that Raphinha has never informed Barcelona of his desire to leave the club while the player has not received any offers from Saudi Arabia either.
It is, therefore, clear that Barcelona are not preparing for the exit of Raphinha this summer, although the same cannot be said for Ferran, who continues to face an uncertain future at Camp Nou.
What’s next for Raphinha?
Raphinha is ready for the season ahead. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Raphinha was merely a shadow of his former self last season as injuries made sure he wasn’t able to perform up to his levels.
The winger also endured a tough World Cup, having been ruled out of action due to a recurring hamstring problem.
Raphinha is looking to get his mojo back heading into the new season, with Barcelona already preparing a specialised training program for the Brazilian international.
With Robert Lewandowski no longer present, Barcelona will count on the Brazilian to lead the attacking unit, possibly even from a more central position.
Raphinha has the productivity and skill to operate more centrally. But a lot could depend on how Hansi Flick opts to utilise the qualities of two new signings in Gordon and Adeyemi.
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