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Raphinha's Remarkable Comeback: La Liga's Star of 2024-25

12/28/2025

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Raphinha, Brazilian winger for Barcelona, was signed for £55 million in 2022 from Leeds United and struggled amid Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal.
Injuries and a difficult season preceded his rise as a key player under coach Hansi Flick.
He helped Barcelona win the domestic treble, earning nominations but missing FIFA's Best XI.
A contract extension to 2028 and La Liga's player of the year for 2024-25 cap his resurgence.

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Story summary

Raphinha, Brazilian winger for Barcelona, was signed for £55 million in 2022 from Leeds United and struggled amid Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal.
Injuries and a difficult season preceded his rise as a key player under coach Hansi Flick.
He helped Barcelona win the domestic treble, earning nominations but missing FIFA's Best XI.
A contract extension to 2028 and La Liga's player of the year for 2024-25 cap his resurgence.