Raphinha became a hot prospect after his impressive performance last season for Leeds. The Brazilian winger is one of the best wingers in the world and has attracted a lot of attention from big clubs, one of which is Barçelona and Chelsea. The Spanish side and Premier League club are both keen to sign the Leeds winger. However, Raphinha’s first choice is Barçelona, as he is keen to try his luck outside of the Premier League....CONTINUE READING
Chelsea has offered way more than Barçelona is offering Leeds for Raphinha. However, the Brazilian is keen to join Barçelona after agreeing on personal terms with the club. According to reports, Raphinha is very close to a move to Barçelona and the deal could be finalized in the next 48 hours, leaving Chelsea put in the cold, and yet another defeat in the transfer market.
Chelsea had reportedly offered in the region of €70m, but Barcelona have marked their final offer at €55m plus variables for the Brazilian. Raphinha is set to snub Chelsea for Barçelona. However, he will come to regret his decision, and below are two tangible reasons why the Brazilian will regret choosing Barçelona over Chelsea;
1. Chelsea Are Better Than Barçelona At The Moment
It’s a fact that Barçelona are not the side they used to be. The Spanish giants were one of the most dreaded teams in the world. However, the financial crisis of the club caused the club’s downfall. Chelsea on their part have moved to glory after the signing of Thomas Tuchel.
The German tactician delivered the UEFA Champions League and turned Chelsea into one of the best teams in the world. If Raphinha joins Chelsea, it would be a huge step, and Thomas Tuchel could rejuvenate his squad and build a better team around him, with the Brazilian sure to get enough playing time.
2. Raphinha Could Have A Hard Time Adapting In Barçelona.
Football stars take a while to adapt to the style of play of their new club when they make a move. In the case of Raphinha, it could prove ready hard. Several top Premier League stars have fallen from grace since joining the Spanish league.
Top stars like Phillippe Coutinho and Eden Hazard saw their performance slip and careers take a bad turn after arriving in Spain, and the same could happen to Raphinha. However, if he joins Chelsea instead, it would be much easier since he has been playing in the Premier League for a long while.
