Ronaldinho urges Leeds United winger Raphinha to join Barcelona
Posted by  badge Boss on Apr 05, 2022 - 08:43PM
Ronaldinho is keen to see Raphinha make the move to Barcelona (REX/Shutterstock)

Ronaldinho has urged Leeds United winger Raphinha to join Barcelona this summer.

Barca have begun talks to sign the Brazil international and have already held negotiations with the midfielder’s representative Deco.

and Liverpool have also registered their interest in Raphinha following his impressive performance in the Premier League this season.

But Ronaldinho, who won La Liga twice as well as the during his time at Camp Nou, is keen to see Leeds’ talisman make the move to La Liga.

When asked about Raphinha’s potential move to , Ronaldinho said on Tuesday: ‘I would very much like him to come.

‘He has a lot of quality, he would fit in very well with Spanish football due to his playing characteristics.’

Raphinha has been Leeds United’s standout performer this season (AMA/Getty)

Ronaldinho also urged Ousmane Dembele to extend his stay at Barcelona with the winger’s contract due to expire at the end of the season.

‘In my opinion it is the best club, the biggest in the world, very few have the opportunity to play for a club like Barcelona,’ said the Brazilian.

‘Not only for Dembele, Barça is one of the best places to play.’

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