11 - Raphinha

[MonteCuler]

It was reported when he renewed the contract to 2028 that a release clause of 80m had been added and a chance it could be used for him to leave after the World Cup.

Would be dumb to do unless we have a clear idea who to replace him with and that someone is a proven footballer who's willing to put in at least 50℅ of the work Rapha does

And for 80m... it would be dumb to do regardless. For 80m go absolute bums nowadays, not ballon d'or contenders

 

[JamDav1982]

He is also 30 this year and it would be if he wants to go.

 

[serghei]

Just let him recover properly. His age is irrelevant here. You want him to stay the same, work hard when he plays, press like a mad man, make runs, all that stuff. But you have to rest him.

Which is why putting him on vs Santander, some 3rd league team in the Cup is a stupid thing to do. That's how he missed the Sociedad game.

We didn't handle him well so far this season, and that's why he is nagged by injuries. I know he's important but it doesn't do anyone any good if he is not physically well.

 

[ZenI]

Just let him recover properly. His age is irrelevant here. You want him to stay the same, work hard when he plays, press like a mad man, make runs, all that stuff. But you have to rest him.

Which is why putting him on vs Santander, some 3rd league team in the Cup is a stupid thing to do. That's how he missed the Sociedad game.

We didn't handle him well so far this season, and that's why he is nagged by injuries. I know he's important but it doesn't do anyone any good if he is not physically well.

Exactly, Rashy will be just fine...

 

[serghei]

Exactly, Rashy will be just fine...

Well, this is exactly why he's here.

 

[Andresito]

He is not one of those who will milk his stay here if he cannot provide at max level. Think Saudi is a real option for him soon with all that money. Maybe even this summer.

 

[Temptation]

He's 29, a Brazilian winger, works exceptionally hard and relies a lot on his physical attributes.

Injuries aren't surprising.

Shouldn't rush back at all and needs a complete recovery.

 

[Horatio]

He is not one of those who will milk his stay here if he cannot provide at max level. Think Saudi is a real option for him soon with all that money. Maybe even this summer.

he will try to stay until he’s 32 at least

 

[TheStig]

He's going to decline really fast when his legs give up, he's the type of player who ages the worst. Maybe it's already happening this season with all the injuries but hope not. The club should bring a guy like Bissiwu or Eduardo so they could learn and replace him in a year or two but we prefer lazy English bum.

 

[te amo barca]

He's going to decline really fast when his legs give up, he's the type of player who ages the worst. Maybe it's already happening this season with all the injuries but hope not. The club should bring a guy like Bissiwu or Eduardo so they could learn and replace him in a year or two but we prefer lazy English bum.

Nah, his physical level and professionalism tell me he's gonna still be fast until 34 or so.

 

[TheStig]

I don't think Raphinha's professionalism or mentality will be the problem, just if the body can cope with intensity and if his pace can keep up. He is only good enough if he plays on his 100% intensity because of the type of player he is. Someone like Yamal can take it easy and still be the best player, Rapha can't.