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New Barcelona signing Raphinha reveals it is his dream to 'make history' and emulate fellow Brazilian stars Ronaldinho and Neymar at his new club after his official unveiling following £55m switch from Leeds

New Barcelona signing Raphinha claims it his dream to win titles and make history at his new club, emulating Brazilian icons Ronaldinho and Neymar.

The Brazil star also revealed that he had always dreamed of playing for Barcelona since leaving Brazil in 2016, and club president Joan Laporta admitted he was happy for Raphinha to carry on the club's long tradition of signing Brazilians.

The former Leeds forward was officially unveiled by the Catalan giants today at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper following his high-profile £55m switch from Premier League side Leeds.