Raphinha says Flick's call in 2024 convinced him to stay at Barcelona

Raphinha said he had decided to leave Barcelona in 2024 before Hansi Flick persuaded him to stay in a single conversation.

• Raphinha extended his contract with Barcelona to 2030 this week, saying he wants to retire at the club.
• Raphinha said he considered his time at Barcelona finished in 2024 and wanted to leave before Flick called him in Brazil.
• Raphinha said Flick told him he trusted him and that he would remain an important part of the team, changing his mindset.
• Raphinha's teammates voted him one of the club captains, and Flick has named him first-choice captain.