Raphinha reflects on decision to stay at Barcelona after Flick's phone call
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Raphinha revealed he was prepared to leave Barcelona before a pivotal conversation with manager Hansi Flick in summer 2024. The Brazilian captain stated he had already resigned himself to departing the club when Flick reached out, urging him to reconsider. Their discussion changed Raphinha's perspective and led to his development into a crucial player under Flick, including adapting to a new role as a center-forward. Raphinha also expressed support for teammate Lamine Yamal as a strong candidate for the Ballon d'Or.
- •Raphinha almost left Barcelona before Hansi Flick convinced him to stay.
- •The conversation occurred while Raphinha was on holiday after Copa America.
- •Flick's influence has helped Raphinha flourish as a center-forward.
- •Raphinha endorses Lamine Yamal for the Ballon d'Or, citing his impressive stats.
- •Barcelona aims for success in the Champions League after a painful previous defeat.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Raphinha admits he was ready to leave Barcelona before Flick changed his mind: ‘Looking back today…’
"Raphinha has revealed that one conversation with Hansi Flick completely changed the course of his Barcelona career, admitting he had already decided to leave the club before the German manager convinc...
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