“It was disrespectful” – Barcelona captain Raphinha calls out fans for treatment during Nico Williams transfer saga

FC Barcelona captain Raphinha has called out fans of the club for their disrespectful treatment of the player during the Nico Williams saga.

“It was disrespectful” – Barcelona captain Raphinha calls out fans for treatment during Nico Williams transfer saga

Raphinha was in no mood to let a fan 'snatch' his jersey number from himself during the Nico Williams saga (via IMAGO/X)

Barcelona star Raphinha has managed to maneuver quite the turnaround in his career at the club. The Brazilian winger has hit unprecedented levels of form for the club while also becoming club captain. Despite his electric form, he did not hesitate to call out certain fans involving Nico Williams‘ transfer saga.

Screenshots of Raphinha responding to a fan printing Nico Williams a Barcelona jersey with Raphinha’s No.11 had gone viral on social media. Williams remained linked to Barcelona during the transfer window. In a recent interview, the Barcelona captain pointed out the disrespect he faced.

I thought it was disrespectful. People need to respect the players that try to do their best for the club. It didn’t sit right with me and the work I do here.

Raphinha told the press via GOAL
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As first-team captain Marc-André ter Stegen remains on the sidelines with an injury, Raphinha has assumed the role of captain. For now, the Williams rumors remain at rest as the forward committed to the Athletic Bilbao.

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Despite a rocky start to his career in Spain, things have begun to click for Raphina. The forward has already bagged six goals and six assists in 12 games across all competitions under Hansi Flick. Raphinha also stated that he works at 200% under the German.

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Barcelona were within reach of the Champions League semi-final last season until an unexpected red card sent their hopes of glory down the drain. Raphinha stated ahead of Barcelona’s game against Bayern Munich that he would go all-in to secure the title this season. He also dismissed questions about whether the club looked for revenge.

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Hansi Flick has vowed not to let past ties get in the way of the game vs Bayern (Via X/@FCBarcelona)

If we keep working hard, we’ll be closer to our goal (of winning the UCL). If we don’t win it this year, we’ll go again next time. The key is to never give up.

Raphinha told the press via beIN SPORTS

Following Raphinha’s statement, manager Hansi Flick also stated that he is willing to ignore past ties when his new club comes up against Bayern on Wednesday. After all, the UCL-winning coach had a tremendous time with the Bavarian giants.

Flick left Bayern in 2021 before moving on to coach the German National team for two years. Bayern is currently managed by Vincent Kompany, who aims to return the club back to its winning days. With 41 (Barca) and 34 (Bayern) goal contributions, respectively, the two best-attacking trios in Europe will face each other, and fireworks are guaranteed.