Raphinha, a winger for Barcelona, has expressed his gratitude to the club’s manager, Hansi Flick, for changing his career trajectory. The Brazilian international, who plays on the left wing, has a history with Leeds United before joining Barça. Raphinha is known for his pace, skill on the ball, and ability to beat opponents.
Raphinha’s comments came after he revealed that Flick had wanted to assess his training before making any decisions regarding his future at the club. According to Raphinha, Flick’s confidence in him was a crucial factor in his continued presence at Barcelona. “Without Flick, I was maybe at another club and not at Barça now,” Raphinha stated, highlighting the impact of the German manager on his career.
Flick’s Influence on Raphinha’s Career
Raphinha’s praise for Flick comes amid speculation surrounding the manager’s future at the club. With reports suggesting that Flick is set to extend his contract with Barcelona, according to a news article published on 2025-04-29. The development would be a positive sign for the club, following Flick’s recent confirmation of key players’ return to the team, including Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Gavi, as reported on 2025-05-02 and 2025-05-03, respectively.
Recent Developments at Barcelona
Barcelona Director Deco had previously expressed optimism regarding Flick’s impact on the team, as reported on 2025-05-06. The club’s confidence in Flick appears to be shared by Raphinha, who credits the manager with keeping him at the club, a sentiment he expressed earlier this year, according to a news article published on 2025-03-31.