Raphinha says Hansi Flick changed his mind about leaving Barcelona

Barcelona winger Raphinha has shared that he was ready to leave the club before Hansi Flick came in and changed his mind.

The Brazilian player said he had already decided to move on when Flick stepped in and assured him that he was an important part of the team.

As reported by Fabrizio Romano on C on Friday, Raphinha mentioned, "I knew I was leaving Barça. I had already made that decision mentally… then Flick arrived."

According to Raphinha, Flick’s encouraging words came at a key moment in his career, giving him a fresh sense of purpose and belief in his future at Barcelona.

"Hansi told me he trusted me and that I was going to be important. In a moment like that, just a few words can change you," he added.

Flick’s arrival turned things around for Raphinha, whose regained confidence helped him become a key player in Barcelona’s squad.

This situation shows how important it is for a manager to believe in a player’s ability, with Flick’s faith in Raphinha playing a big part in changing the Brazilian’s plans for his career.

What looked like the end of Raphinha’s time at Barcelona turned into a new opportunity under the German coach.