New Barcelona signing Raphinha reveals it is his dream to ‘make history’ and emulate fellow Brazilian stars Ronaldinho and Neymar at his new club after his official unveiling following £55m switch from Leeds
- Brazilian forward Raphinha signed for Spanish side Barcelona on Wednesday
- Following his unveiling by the Catalan giants he spoke at a press conference
- He fielded questions from the Spanish media on his decision to join the club
- the 25-year-old said he dreamed of emulating legends Neymar and Ronaldinho
New Barcelona signing Raphinha claims it his dream to win titles and make history at his new club, emulating Brazilian icons Ronaldinho and Neymar.
The Brazil star also revealed that he had always dreamed of playing for Barcelona since leaving Brazil in 2016, and club president Joan Laporta admitted he was happy for Raphinha to carry on the club’s long tradition of signing Brazilians.
The former Leeds forward was officially unveiled by the Catalan giants today at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper following his high-profile £55m switch from Premier League side Leeds.
Raphinha was officially unveiled as a Barcelona player at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper
Barcelona legend Ronaldinho was idolised by Raphinha when growing up in Brazil
Raphinha has completed a £55million move to Barcelona after two successful years with Leeds
Speaking at his first press conference as an official Barca player, Raphinha told reporters: ‘I feel privileged to be here. It’s very exciting. I can’t believe it.
‘I started to find out about Barça when they signed Ronaldinho. When I left Brazil I wanted to fulfil my dream of playing for Barça. I would already sign to be half of what Ronaldinho was at Barça.
Raphinha has put pen to paper over a five-year deal at the Nou Camp
‘Together with Deco or Neymar he also had an influence. Neymar He is a player that I admire a lot. I dreamed of making history at Barça and being a champion with Barça like they did.
‘I made the decision from the beginning. Deco and Alemany have done everything possible for me to come. I accepted the decision and I won’t regret it.’
Ronaldinho is one of the most successful players in Barcelona’s history, winning two LaLiga titles and two Spanish…