Some insist Raphinha has serious family and money problems, row erupts | OneFootball

Raphinha found his name caught up in an unexpected controversy after Vampeta claimed that the former Sporting player may be considering leaving Barcelona for Saudi Arabia due to alleged family and financial problems. However, the former Brazil international’s version was quickly denied by someone close to the forward.

“Raphinha also has a serious family and financial problem. He is praying to see if he can go to Al Hilal. He is counting on the move to turn things around,” he said.

The remarks did not go unnoticed and prompted an immediate response. Igor Padilha, the player’s cousin, took to social media to categorically deny the scenario described by Vampeta. “You’re going to have to explain these lies, my friend,” he wrote, reacting to a post that repeated the former Brazilian midfielder’s words.

The controversy comes at a time when Raphinha remains one of Barcelona’s most important players. Signed from Leeds United in 2022 for around €58 million, the former Sporting player has fully won over the Catalan fans and has become a key figure in the team managed by Hansi Flick.

At 29, the Brazil international has already made 177 appearances, scoring 75 goals and providing 52 assists for the Catalan club, and is seen by Deco and the Blaugrana hierarchy as one of the pillars of the sporting project for the coming seasons.

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