Raphinha admits registration case may deter Barcelona transfer targets
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Barcelona are aiming to start 2025 well with success in the Spanish Super Cup, and Raphinha will be one of their focal points in Saudi Arabia. Having missed the Copa del Rey victory over Barbastro on Saturday, the Brazilian winger will be available to Hansi Flick in Wednesday's semi-final against Athletic Club.
As per MD, Raphinha spoke on the possibility of Barcelona winning their first trophy of the season.
"A title gives confidence to any team. We are ready to fight for everything and we have the opportunity now at the beginning of the year. It will give us a lot of confidence for the season. We know the potential that the Athletic Club players have, such as Nico and Inaki. We hope to play our best game both defensively and offensively."
Raphinha also spoke on the big story surrounding Barcelona in the last couple of weeks, that being the ongoing registration case with Dani Olmo and Pau Victor.
"It is a complicated situation and only those who are in this situation know what they are doing and decide about their future. They have to wait and see what is going to happen. The club tells us that they are quite positive for everything to be resolved. But for Dani and Pau it's quite difficult to deal with this situation.
"We have to trust that this will be resolved quickly. In the end, we get super positive messages and we have to wait. We know the same thing as you do many times. We try to be calm so that we can do our work during the day. I hope that the people who are with this will bring us quick solutions.
"I think this situation may affect future signings, and I would be lying if I said otherwise. The truth is that if I were at another club and I saw this situation, I don't know if I'd think it was the right club for me. However, when I came, I knew the situation of the club, I waited until the last moment, and I don't regret anything."
Barcelona will not have Olmo or Victor available against Athletic, and it is expected that they also won't be available if the Catalans make Sunday's final. That would be a big blow for Flick and his players, although their focus will be on the semi-final for now.
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