FC Barcelona star Raphinha has made a final decision on his future after being tipped to leave the club to help balance the books.
A report in Spanish publication Sport claimed that the Brazilian could be sold before the start of the season to help with the club's financial situation.
However, the 26-year-old has confirmed he will be with the Catalan giants despite a difficult first half of the season.
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"I will continue at Barca next season and the one that comes, and the one that comes, I have many years of contract and I hope to fulfill those years and many more," Raphinha told MD.
"Barcelona is a city that I love, Brazilians are very happy here. My first six months were difficult. It was a start to the season in which I scored few goals, few assists and did not have a direct role in the team."
"But then I began to adapt better, my teammates helped me a lot.
Raphinha began the season alternating on the left and right wings, before telling Xavi that he would rather be on the bench than operating out of position on the left side. His relationship with his manager seems good though.
"We have a coach who perfectly knows the way Barcelona play, someone who knows the club perfectly. Xavi knew what he could do with this group."
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