Leeds’ option was good, a solid club with a good coach. Leeds really believed in Raphinha and they signed him. During this entire period, we try to advise on the options we have, but in the end, the player builds his career as opportunities arise.
Raphinha has a market, and Leeds have high expectations, it was never a project in a hurry. He has ambitions to play at a higher level despite Leeds being in the Premier League. But this is not the time and his focus, things will happen naturally. Raphinha is happy at Leeds and for sure the time will come to take the biggest leap in his career, to take a step forward. He has a three-year contract, but it’s not the contract that defines the length of stay or prevents a transfer. Leeds are aware, they’ll want to make an important sale, and Raphinha will end up growing in his career.
Raphinha became an important player in the Premier League, the club knows he has grown and things will happen naturally. He is young, he has many challenges ahead, there are certainly several clubs that like him, and Liverpool do like him, there were approaches, but nothing official. Leeds wanted to keep him for another season.