Raphinha: Barcelona star sends transfer message with new hairstyle

Raphinha sends transfer message with new hairstyle

Raphinha: Barcelona star sends transfer message with new hairstyle

David Ben 09:48 - 21.05.2023

Barcelona will reportedly listen to offers to Raphinha this summer, nearly a year after the club signed him.

Barcelona have already begun celebrating their 27th LaLiga title in the club’s history.

However, the Catalan giants fell to a defeat yesterday at a ground that had mostly been a fortress most of the season.

Barcelona lost 2-1 against Real Sociedad on Matchday 35 in LaLiga at the Spotify Camp Nou.

A first-half goal from Mkel Merino gave the visitors the advantage at the break before Alexander Sørloth’s 72nd-minute effort doubled Sociedad’s advantage.

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Mikel Merino celebrates after opening the scoring for Barcelona
Barcelona vs Real Sociedad result
Alexander Sørloth doubled Real Soceidad's advantage in the second half vs Barcelona

Barcelona, who had already been crowned champions ahead of Saturday’s fixture struggled to really create clear-cut chances and were forced to wait until the 90th minute before Robert Lewandowski tucked home what proved to be a consolation.

Regardless of the result, the Blaugrana still lead the summit with 14 points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid who travel later today to be hosted by Valencia.

Barcelona vs Real Sociedad result
Robert Lewandowski pulled one goal back for Barcelona
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Raphinha’s new hairstyle amid transfer speculation

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Raphinha debuted a new hairstyle for Barcelona against Real Sociedad

Barcelona’s title celebrations which has involved the players and members of the coaching staff also saw the new look of Raphinha who debuted a fresh hairstyle on Saturday.

The 26-year-old Brazilian winger who is currently the subject of transfer speculation for the summer market seems to have made his decision clear on his future at the Spotify Camp Nou.

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Raphinha could reportedly be sold by Barcelona in the summer transfer window

 The former Leeds United winger was spotted with a new hairstyle that features Barcelona’s red and blue colours on the left side of her hair dyed in gold.

Raphinha’s new hairstyle endorses his passion and his desire to continue in the culé team next season.

Raphinha’s haircut has also garnered some reactions from fans on social media who believe the Brazilian had copied his teammate Ronaldo Araujo.

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Ronald Araujo's hairstyle vs Espanyol

Araujo debuted a similar look in Barcelona’s last match against Espanyol where they won their derby rivals 4-2 to seal the League title.

Here’s how some fans have reacted to Raphinha’s latest hairstyle:

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