The Leeds star assures from Japan that he prioritizes playing as a starter to guarantee his presence in the World Cup in Qatar
Xavi Hernández waits with open arms for Raphinha to take over the role of Dembélé, who is one step away from Chelsea
Be a starter in your club to be able to confirm your place in the 11 of the Seleçao in the World Cup in Qatar, which begins next November. This will be one of the compelling reasons that raphinha will take into account when defining his future in the next transfer window. The argument, without a doubt, is a point in favor of the Blaugrana interests, since with the goodbye of Ousmane Dembélé, who is about to close with Chelsea, Xavi Hernandez think of the Leeds United left-winger as a key piece in their new offensive trident, where he could also be Robert Lewandowski.
This Saturday, the Brazilian international, wanted by Barcelona, has appeared at a press conference in Tokyo, where Brazil prepares this Monday’s friendly against the local team. When asked about his future and how important the Seleçao will be in his decision, he replied: “If I said it doesn’t matter, I’d be lying, especially knowing that there are less than six months to go until the World Cup.”
“I have to be active at the club where I am, this weighs on my decision, but I am confident in my potential. If it is to continue at Leeds or to leave, I am going to give my best, find my space and I am going to try be good for the World Cup”spoke before the Brazilian media displaced to Japan.
Raphinha, who will do everything in his power to be able to stop at the Camp Nou, not that he wanted to give details about what will happen in the coming weeks.
“On Monday there is the match against Japan and, afterwards, I will go on vacation. I have a contract with Leeds until 2024 and my future is in the hands of Deco, who is my agent, and in those of Leeds. I am now focused on the Seleçao in this last game of the season and also on my vacations, because we all need to rest. I have a valid contract and these issues are resolved by my representative, when something is closed, he informs me”he indicated.