Barcelona attacker Rafinha has confirmed he has turned down a transfer to Chelsea and joined the Spanish membership as a substitute.
Brazil Worldwide revealed that it was his dream to play for Barcelona and that was the explanation he turned down the chance to affix the London membership.
He mentioned (h/t Fabrizio Romano): “Select Barça over Chelsea in 2022? I used to be 100% positive of what I needed. My plan was to appreciate my dream of sporting a Barça shirt. That is why I believed and am right here right this moment sporting a Barça shirt.”
Chelsea had been reportedly eager on signing him. He has proven nice performances since becoming a member of Barcelona. He completed fifth within the 2025 Ballon d’Or standings. He’s undoubtedly top-of-the-line attacking gamers on the planet and Chelsea would have benefited from signing a participant like him. They want extra high quality and depth within the facet. The Brazilian created probabilities usually and will have contributed to the objectives.
Raphinha scored 34 objectives and offered 26 assists in all competitions final season.
He confirmed his qualities in English soccer at Leeds United earlier than shifting to Barcelona. There is no such thing as a doubt that he was a high quality participant for Chelsea.
The participant has been linked with a return to the Premier League in latest months and it will likely be fascinating to see if he decides to return to England sooner or later. At 28 years outdated, he’s on the peak of his profession and will enhance most groups in world soccer.
In the meantime, Chelsea have efficiently strengthened their attacking line this summer time. It is going to be fascinating to see if they’ll end on the prime and compete for trophies.
