The player who wanted to leave Barcelona but whom Hansi Flick has changed his life

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The arrival of Hansi Flick to the FC Barcelona bench has not only meant a football revolution in the blaugrana team but has also marked a 180-degree turn in Raphinha's career. The Brazilian winger, who was close to leaving the club last summer, has become one of the key players in the team and a strong candidate for the Ballon d'Or.

Following a spectacular performance against Celta, where he provided an assist and scored two goals —including a penalty in added time that sealed the victory—, Raphinha did not hesitate to acknowledge Flick's influence on his transformation. "Before his arrival, I had already decided to leave. But his words changed my perspective and convinced me to stay. Today, I can say it is the best moment of my career, and I owe it to him," confessed the Brazilian.

He is one of Barcelona's top stars

The stats support his breakthrough: he has been involved in 53 goals this season, with 30 goals and 23 assists, well beyond his compatriot Vinicius, who has 34 contributions. Beyond the numbers, Flick has managed to enhance the mentality and leadership of a player who is now indispensable in the blaugrana scheme.

🗣️ "I was leaving the club before the season started, but the coach changed my mindset. He changed my career"

The story of Hansi Flick and Raphinha, one of the stories of the year 🔵🔴🤩 pic.twitter.com/FUa3laCDAz

— DAZN Fútbol (@DAZNFutbol) April 19, 2025

The German coach has brought back hope to a dressing room that was coming off a disappointing season. With few big signings, except for Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor, he has rebuilt the team with his brave and direct style. Barcelona leads in all competitions and dreams of the treble, while Raphinha shines like never before, embodying a reborn project with Flick as its main architect.

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