Raphinha is delighted to have joined Barcelona.
The former Leeds United star was presented to the local media and fans at the Nou Camp today.
At his signing ceremony, Raphinha stated: “For me it is an enormous pride to be here, I want to thank everyone. I have many idols who have passed through here and have made history.
“If I manage to do half as much as them, I will already do a lot. It is a child’s dream that I’m doing it, my family too. I’m going to do my best for Barça. Thanks to the president and everyone who has made it possible. Visca el Barça and Visca Catalunya.”
Barca president Joan Laporta also stated: “Raphinha, welcome. It’s very exciting for us. All of us who have lived through golden times at the club, there were always Brazilians. He takes the baton of illusion and magic.
“From the club we think that the beautiful game is coming back. It’s Xavi who has loved him, he has insisted a lot, and the club has done everything they could. We are grateful because you showed the desire to come to Barça. It has been key.
“I want to thank the good work of Mateu Alemany and Jordi Cruyff for make the team more competitive. I also want to thank Deco very much. You have also made it possible. Raphinha’s parents and wife are also here. Thank you all very much for making it possible. We hope you work, train and continue to be like you are. We need your joy.
“We have always liked the jogo bonito game at Barça.”
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