{
  "id": 14960013,
  "title": "La Liga: Flick convinced me to stay at Barcelona, says Raphinha",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/la-liga-flick-convinced-me-to-stay-at-barcelona-says-raphinha",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T13:14:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/la-liga-flick-convinced-me-to-stay-at-barcelona-says-raphinha/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona winger Raphinha has revealed that he was considering leaving the club before Hansi Flick's arrival changed his mind. According to the Brazilian player, he had already decided to depart Barcelona mentally when Flick took over. However, Flick's words of confidence proved to be a turning point in Raphinha's career. The winger told reporters that Flick's assurance of his importance to the club came at a crucial moment and provided him with renewed belief in his role and future at Barcelona. Flick's trust in Raphinha proved instrumental in the player's decision to remain with the Catalan club, marking a new chapter in his career under the German coach.",
  "summary": "Barcelona winger Raphinha reveals he was mentally prepared to leave the club before new manager Hansi Flick arrived and convinced him to stay. Read More: https://punchng.com/la-liga-flick-convinced-me-to-stay-at-barcelona-says-raphinha/",
  "key_points": [
    "Raphinha considered leaving Barcelona before Flick's arrival.",
    "Flick's confidence turned Raphinha's mind, keeping him at Barcelona.",
    "Winger sees future and role at Catalan club with Flick."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "La Liga: Flick convinced me to stay at Barcelona, says Raphinha",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/la-liga-flick-convinced-me-to-stay-at-barcelona-says-raphinha-14963342",
        "published": "2026-10-16T13:32:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}