Rafinha rejected the Saudi offer and stayed in Barcelona

Barcelona's wing-back Rafinha recalled considering leaving the team in the summer of 2024. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.

He has been playing football since he was 15 years old. He has experienced both good and difficult times in his life.

At one point, realizing the necessity to provide for his family’s well-being, he seriously considered an offer from Saudi Arabia. This offer would have improved not only his life but also the lives of his parents, son, and close ones.

Of course, he thought about leaving the team. However, after speaking with coach Flick over the phone and during the preseason training period, he decided to stay.

In an interview with ESPN, Rafinha emphasized his gratitude to the coach for convincing him to remain. In the 2024/2025 season, he performed very well for Barcelona and became one of the main candidates for the Ballon d'Or.

In the end, he ranked fifth in the voting. This clearly demonstrates his high-level performance and contribution to the team.