In Barcelona, Raphinha has spoken about the club’s blocked pursuit of an Argentine player from Atlético Madrid, questioning the Madrid side’s decision not to allow a move to the Catalan club.
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The Brazilian forward said Atlético’s refusal to transfer the Argentine to Barcelona was difficult to understand. The player was not named in the comments provided, but Raphinha made clear that he disagreed with Atlético’s position in the matter.
Raphinha also addressed the strong start he has made to the season, while rejecting any comparison with Lionel Messi. Despite his early scoring return for Barcelona, he insisted that his achievements should not be measured against those of the Argentine great.
