An intriguing reason why the Barcelona team chose Raphinha as captain over Gavi and Jules Kounde
Many raised an eyebrow this summer when the Brazilian winger Raphinha he was chosen by his teammates to be a fifth captain in Barcelona, who normally have four captains in their leadership group. He has more than repaid that faith, with a stunning run of form so far that consists of six goals and six assists in 11 games so far.
In addition, he has shown on several occasions how seriously he takes leadership in the Catalan club, but it is not only for those skills that he was chosen. Traditionally, captains have been selected from time to time at the club. Eric Garcia, Ferran Torres and Gavi were all in the first team before the Brazilian, while Andreas Christensen and Jules Kounde arrived at the same time.
The reason behind his choice, say Sportis his relationship with the Director Sporting Deco. The former Barcelona midfielder played a major role in his arrival at the club as his agent, and Raphinha has also been signed to a new agent since Deco became Sporting Blaugrana Director, leaving the Brazil international in the process
Sergiño Dest (PSV): “Barcelona is doing really well and has a clear idea of what they want. This year they can win the League because they have already shown the hunger for the title that they have. They started very well and now they have to continue. so that “. @tjuanmarti
— Barcacentre (@barcacentre) October 13, 2024
The team was of the opinion that Raphinha's word could carry more weight with Deco because of their pre-existing relationship. In case of problems, it could affect Deco more easily.
Raphinha's time Barcelona it has been mixed so far, and this summer was regularly linked with a move away, as was the case in January. The arrival of Hansi Flick was the advent of him closing a place in the first team for the first time. Previously, Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal challenged him for his place, and until the spring, he was rarely used on the left.
