Raphael Dias Belloli or simply Raphina is the new reinforcement for Barcelona for the 2022-23 season. The Brazilian arrives from Leeds United, and in his first statements he already assumed a great responsibility.
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In his presentation, the Brazilian forward showed his happiness to join the Catalan club and assured that he will give his best effort to help the team and put it in the place it deserves. It should be noted that the player arrived in the Catalan city on Wednesday and passed the medical examinations normally.
"For me, it's a dream, not only mine but also my family's and my friends'. Those who have seen me play know that coming here is the realization of a dream I have had since I was a child. Now what I have to do is give my best and help Barça to be Barça again," he said to the local press.
The 25-year-old footballer dared to talk about his style on the field, warning that his mentality is to win all the matches and fight for them. "I really want to win. I'm always fighting to win the matches, the training sessions, and to be better every day," he added to the local press.
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With this new signing, Barcelona continues the tradition of signing Brazilian attackers. They have done it before with Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Romario, and Neymar Junior. He also dared to speak about the PSG striker.
"I saw Ronaldinho and Neymar play here. I am just another Brazilian who arrives at Barça and I hope to achieve what they achieved here," he concluded.