There is very little doubt that no Barcelona player has benefitted more from Hansi Flick’s arrival than Raphinha, as the Brazilian looks a man reborn under the new manager and is enjoying the best form of his Barça career as the Blaugrana made a perfect start to the season with four wins out of four.
Raphinha was the subject of plenty of interest in the summer but rejected several offers to leave, then was named one of the captains and began to thrive in a new, freer role with Flick in charge.
The Brazilian spoke to the club’s media this week about his great form, the team’s early success, and how he’s performed his role as captain by helping new signing Dani Olmo adapt to life at the club.