This 2024-25 is being the great season of Raphinha. Next to Lamine Yamal is leading al Barcelonawhich is in the semifinals of Championshe is the leader of LaLiga and champion of Copa del Rey.
The attacker of the Barca team is, without a doubt, indisputable in the Brazilian team and one of his references in attack. But It was not always the case. A few years ago, playing with the shirt of the absolute of his country began to be a chimera while Italy knocked on his door.
This was confirmed by Raphinha to La Periodista Isabela Pagliari In its 'YouTube' channel: “I was close to accepting the call of the Italian team”. It went further and revealed the reason why he finally wore the 'Azzurra': “He was supposed to go to the Eurocup they won in 2020. I was practically ready to go. Luckily, the passport did not arrive. “
Raphinha celebrates a goal against Venezuela with the Brazilian team.
The now crack of Barcelona, about five years ago, did not lose hope of playing with Brazil despite the siren songs that came from the transalpine country: “At that time, at that time, at that time, at that time, The people of the Italian team called me. Jorginho called me constantly. The Italian coaching staff had An incredible project for mesomething that really caught my attention. “
However, although Italy put a very interesting proposal on the tablewith the passage of time and now that it is indisputable with Brazil, it thanks not to have played with the 'Azzurra'. “But at the same time, deep down, I still had a little hope to be able to wear the Brazilian shirt. And luckily, my Italian passport did not arrive on time! “the Barcelona player acknowledged.
