Raphinha credits Hansi Flick for renewed confidence at Barcelona

Barcelona captain Raphinha revealed he had considered leaving the club before Hansi Flick's arrival. A conversation with Flick changed his outlook and restored his confidence. Raphinha acknowledged how the manager's trust in him was pivotal, noting that he had mentally prepared to exit before their talk. His selection as captain by teammates further transformed his self-perception. Raphinha is also making progress in his recovery from injury, participating in a training session and is expected to join the squad for an upcoming La Liga match against Real Betis.

• 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Raphinha credits Hansi Flick for restoring his confidence after considering Barcelona exit: ‘In my head, I knew I was leaving’