It is very difficult for Rafinha to continue at Barcelona after January. Joan Laporta is looking for a way to include Vitor Roque, and for this it will be necessary to reduce the wage bill again and generate income. So there must be, at least, a mid-season exit, so that the pearl of Atletico Paranaense can arrive, as planned. There are many candidates to pack their bags
Much has been said about Ferran Torres, who was the main candidate to leave, but the surprising form he has shown in recent weeks has prompted Xavi Hernandez to decide to keep him. Instead, the Brazilian international lost his place as a starter, as he was overtaken by Joao Felix and youngster Lamine Yamal, and became the Catalan coach’s target. The fact that they have a bad relationship doesn’t help either
It’s no secret that “11” and the Terrassa director can’t even see each other. They had several confrontations during last season, due to the complex nature of the former Stade Rennes, Leeds United or Sporting de Portugal player, who did not accept his substitution on more than one occasion, nor his substitutions when Ousmane Dembélé was available. This is what made him shine in more than one scandal at the Camp Nou
Additionally, he is the most experienced player in attack, behind only Robert Lewandowski, as he will turn 27 in a few weeks. So it was Rafinha who Laporta ruled to leave Barcelona, leaving room for his compatriot Vitor Roque. Although Deco continues to protect the South American striker, whom he was responsible for signing just over 12 months ago, there is no turning back, and the decision has been made.
It will not be easy for Barcelona to find a buyer for Rafinha, but during the summer there was great insistence on his arrival in Saudi Arabia, as Al-Nasr and Al-Ittihad showed great interest in including him.
Laporta and Xavi will unleash the Carioca player to negotiate with other teams, and they hope that there will be no problems with his escape. Because the intention is for Vitor Roque to arrive in the winter, and he does not have to wait until Uni
