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For many months, FC Barcelona has been desperately trying to convince the Leeds United club to sell Raphinha to them. The Brazilian, meanwhile, a great architect of maintaining the English club in the Premier League this season, wants to join the Blaugranas, at all costs. The only problem, and not the least, the leaders of the Peacocks are intransigent in negotiations. The option that would have made things easier for Barça was the release clause in the event of relegation. As the Spanish press revealed this morningthe staff of the Catalan club had planned everything.

Unfortunately for the Barcelonans, Leeds held on thanks to … Raphinha! The latter scored on a penalty opening the score of the meeting against Brentford on the last day. The former Stade Rennais also celebrated the event magnificently, logically thinking of making a superb farewell gift, but reality caught up with him. Indeed, Leeds does not want to hear anything about offers below 55 million euros, and does not accept the terms of payments, which would alleviate the financial health of Barça. In addition, you should know that Raphinha is valued at 45 million euros according to Transfermarkt, and under contract until June 2024. The leaders therefore seem rather greedy.

Not less than €55m, no payments in many years/installations. Leeds have not changed their conditions for Raphinha’s transfer. ⚪️ #LUFC
Barcelona are in advanced talks with the player since February, but talks with Leeds are definitely not easy – as reported last Tuesday. ⤵️ https://t.co/loshElA8gR
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 4, 2022

to summarize

It is often said, rightly, that you should not retain a player against his will, but unfortunately, this is nevertheless what is happening with Raphinha, who sees his current situation stuck in Leeds. Barca want him, he wants to go, but Leeds are intransigent.