🚨🎙️Raphinha on how Hansi Flick revived his career:
“Before Hansi came, I wasn’t happy with myself. Things didn’t seem right, and nothing was really working for me. The fans were losing patience too, and I understood them because when you play for a big club like Barcelona, you have to be at your best. I was even considering a move to Saudi Arabia.
But when Flick arrived, everything changed. After one training session, he came to me and said, ‘You’re going to be the most important player leading my attack.’ I felt emotional because I knew I hadn’t been myself, and I kept wondering what he had seen in me.
He told me I had the quality to become one of the best players in the world. He said all I needed was to listen, keep my head up and believe in myself. He told me my pace and pressing would be important to his system.
He made me feel I could be more than just another winger at Barcelona. I could be an important part of their ambition to win the Champions League.
After that conversation, my decision changed. I worked harder and listened to his advice. I’m so happy. He’s not just a great manager; he’s also like a father and a counselor to me. I’m ready to give everything I can to help him and this beautiful club.”