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– Barcelona have signed Brazil forward Raphinha from Leeds United in a deal worth up to £55m.
– The 25-year-old Brazilian forward was unveiled to fans at the Catalan club’s training ground on Friday.
– Raphinha, who joined Leeds from French side Rennes for £17m in 2020, made 65 Premier League appearances for the Yorkshire club, scoring 17 goals and providing 12 assists.
👔 Ready for the occasion 😏 pic.twitter.com/lLOkCSi9rF
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 15, 2022
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Raphinha is here! 👋
📍 Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper pic.twitter.com/GWjb33pEbs
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 15, 2022
– “It’s a dream come true since I was a kid,” Raphinha told Barca TV.
We have one more CULER 😍 pic.twitter.com/6W6N8UJxcN
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 15, 2022
DONE DEAL ✍️✅@JoanLaportaFCB 🤝Raphinha pic.twitter.com/Rq0nYs80KD
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 15, 2022
RAPHINHA IS A CULER 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/kc5JJYlqT3
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 15, 2022
🗣️ ❝'Joga Bonito' is back.❞
Raphinha receives a warm welcome from the President @JoanLaportaFCB 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/INyLbdW0pE
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 15, 2022
The moment you've all been waiting for 🤩
Raphinha's first touches as a Culer 🤙 pic.twitter.com/2Ct8V36THm
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 15, 2022
Bem-vindo 😜🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/m31zdQXvjg
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 15, 2022
– “I’m going to give my best.”
🗣️ Raphinha: ❝It's a dream come true since I was a kid, and of my family as well. I'm going to give my best.❞ 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/sMlJmKkYw2
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 15, 2022
– Leeds United paid tribute to Raphinha in a club statement confirming his departure: “We would like to place on record our sincere gratitude to Raphinha for his effort and contribution whilst at the football club.
– “He showed unquestionable commitment and professionalism until the very end of his time at Elland Road and his celebrations at the Brentford Community Stadium will live long in the memory.”
Leeds United can confirm Raphinha has today completed a transfer to FC Barcelona for an undisclosed fee.
— Leeds United (@LUFC) July 15, 2022
– Raphinha scored a penalty for Leeds in a 2-1 victory at Brentford on the final day of the 2021/22 season that secured their place in the Premier League.
