Barcelona’s early-season rhythm has carried Raphinha into the centre of the European conversation, and the Brazilian forward has now drawn admiration from Turin as well.
Fernando Llorente, the former Spain international who spent part of his career at Juventus, named the Barcelona attacker as the player he would most like to bring to the Italian club.
Quick facts
- Fernando Llorente selected Raphinha as his dream Juventus signing.
- Raphinha has made a strong start to the season with Barcelona.
- Llorente praised the Brazilian’s goalscoring and influence on team-mates.
- The former Juventus forward described Raphinha as a complete attacker.
Asked which player he would like to see in Juventus colours, Llorente looked to Catalonia rather than Italy’s current pool of talent.
“If I am allowed to dream, I would picture Raphinha of Barcelona at Juventus,” he said. “He is a complete forward: he scores and gives his team-mates a lift. He is on fire.”
The praise reflects the impact Raphinha has made at Barcelona since the campaign began. His form has caught the attention of the club’s supporters and observers beyond Spain, with Llorente highlighting both his finishing and the energy he brings to those around him.
For Juventus, it remains only a former player’s wish rather than any indication of a transfer move. But in a season when Barcelona’s Brazilian winger has started brightly, his name is travelling well across the continent.
