Raphinha denies rumors and reaffirms commitment to Barcelona.

Raphinha puts an end to rumors and reaffirms his firm commitment to Barcelona just days before the decisive El Clásico. The Brazilian winger, who has been the subject of persistent speculation regarding a possible departure from the Catalan club, publicly denied any uncertainty about his future. In strong statements, Raphinha revealed that he is “as solid as a rock” in Barcelona, frustrated by the false news that has circulated since his arrival.

“Since the first day I arrived at Barcelona, people have been saying that I want to leave. I think people don’t like to see me here. There is a journalist who has written many things about me that were lies, saying that I met with the club, that I spoke internally about my indecision, that I didn’t know if I was going to stay or not… He is a guy who just lies,” said the player, definitively cutting off the speculation that has cast doubt on his continuity at the club.

With the Barcelona-Real Madrid classic approaching, a match that could define the future of LaLiga, Raphinha did not hide his ultimate ambition: the title. “Honestly, what is special to me is winning the championship, regardless of the opponent. I understand that for the fans, it is something very special for us to win the title against our biggest rival.”

This statement reinforces the importance of the game for the Brazilian forward, who wants to secure glory for Barcelona, keeping any external distractions that could affect his performance and that of the team at bay.

While rumors continue to persist, sources close to the club indicate that Barcelona has already communicated to agent Jorge Mendes the parameters for a potential contract renewal, showing that there is an openness to retain the player—as long as the conditions are met. However, Raphinha has made it clear that, at this moment, there is no doubt about his commitment to the blue-and-maroon team.

This firm stance from the player comes at a crucial moment in the season, when the pressure is at its peak and fan expectations are high. The Brazilian, who has been a key player in Barcelona’s attack, wants to focus solely on winning the title and achieving collective success, vehemently denying any speculation about his departure.

Raphinha, therefore, not only denies the rumors but also sends a clear warning to those trying to destabilize his presence in Barcelona. The future of the winger is, for now, defined: he wants to continue wearing the jersey of the Catalan club and help the team achieve the highest goals. With El Clásico around the corner, his attention is fully directed towards the battle that could mark the history of the Spanish championship.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.