El Profesor 1,089 Posted October 3, 2020 This is surprising. I really thought Raphinha would stay at Rennes ar least for one more season, after all Rennes is in the Champions League. I have no idea what the fee would be, but this would be a really good signing for Leeds. Raphinha has lots of potential, not only he is a winger who dribbles very well, he also has really good vision and passing. Still needs to improve his decision making in order to put better numbers, and Bielsa seems to be the right coach to guide him to the next level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
...Dan 657 Posted October 3, 2020 Great player. I hope he stays at Rennes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas 2,414 Posted October 3, 2020 I don't know much about him tbh. We have been linked with a ridiculous number of players since we came up but there is no doubt we are looking for the higher calibre of player. Bielsa is a big pull, so you'd never fully write off our chances of getting him if we show serious interest but I agree, seems daft to leave when you are playing Champions League football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
...Dan 657 Posted October 3, 2020 An Italian journalist says it's done. They spent 21m on him only a year ago, so I don't know why they would sell him for so little. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Profesor 1,089 Posted October 4, 2020 (edited) 58 minutes ago, ...Dan said: An Italian journalist says it's done. They spent 21m on him only a year ago, so I don't know why they would sell him for so little. This one is a head-scratcher. Not only because of the fee, but also because Rennes probably won't have enough time to sign a replacement before the transfer window closes. But it's an amazing deal for Leeds. 😍 Edited October 4, 2020 by El Profesor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas 2,414 Posted October 5, 2020 On 04/10/2020 at 01:22, El Profesor said: This one is a head-scratcher. Not only because of the fee, but also because Rennes probably won't have enough time to sign a replacement before the transfer window closes. But it's an amazing deal for Leeds. 😍 I also thought it was weird he played last night if the transfer is as close as we're led to believe. As I said before, I don't know a lot about him but I'm encouraged by yours and @...Dan's comments, sounds like we've potentially landed a good player that will fit in well with the way we play. Is he a Brazilian international? It would be ideal if he wasn't just so that he could have a couple weeks training with us during the break to get up to speed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Profesor 1,089 Posted October 5, 2020 5 hours ago, Lucas said: I also thought it was weird he played last night if the transfer is as close as we're led to believe. As I said before, I don't know a lot about him but I'm encouraged by yours and @...Dan's comments, sounds like we've potentially landed a good player that will fit in well with the way we play. Is he a Brazilian international? It would be ideal if he wasn't just so that he could have a couple weeks training with us during the break to get up to speed. No, he has never been called to our NT. If I'm not wrong, Raphinha has an italian passport, this might facilitate his work permit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
...Dan 657 Posted October 5, 2020 He has signed. Will be made official soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shut up 190 Posted October 5, 2020 Leeds have had a brilliant window. where are they getting all this cash from Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicero 3,965 Posted October 5, 2020 Not from sacking their staff 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pyfish 1,428 Posted October 5, 2020 Don't know much about him but he signs for Leeds with a lot of love coming from his old club! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas 2,414 Posted October 5, 2020 (edited) We definitely won Social Media today Go fuck your mothers with your fish and chips country...brilliant. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 11,514 Posted October 5, 2020 I'm hungry now. Fuck sake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shut up 190 Posted October 5, 2020 39 minutes ago, Cicero said: Not from sacking their staff Don't be bitter because all youre new signings are struggling already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
