Raphinha talks about her personality: “Off the pitch I look like Ronaldinho and inside a little more like Rivaldo”

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The Brazilian attacker of FC Barcelona, Raphinha spoke about her personality on and off the pitch. The ex of Leeds United has been a fundamental piece in the last commitments of the Barcelona team and He affirmed that he has qualities of Rivaldo and Ronaldinhotwo Amazonians who triumphed with the culé team shirt.

In an interview with Tot Costa de Catalonia Radio the Brazilian footballer established his comparison with two living legends of Amazonian football and Barcelona. “Off the field I don’t know much about Rivaldo, but I know that Ronaldinho on and off was always the same, always smiling. Off the field I look a little more like Ronaldinho and on the field a little more like Rivaldo, more focused and somewhat more serious.“, said.

He was also questioned about the player who has made the greatest impact on him since his arrival at FC Barcelona. The Brazilian did not hesitate to point out Gavi, for everything he encompasses and represents on the pitch. “Gavi impressed me a lot because of his young age, because of the attitude he has on the pitch, because he’s so small but he doesn’t care who’s ahead, I’m very surprised“Said the Barcelona attacker.

He also referred to his relationship with the runner-up in the world, the Frenchman, Ousmane Dembélé, with whom he assured is one of the footballers with whom he has the best relationship in the culé dressing room, this despite the fact that both are fighting for ownership. “I like how he plays and as a person, we get along super well and you don’t have to have enmities“, he pointed out.