Raphinha asks not to go to Australia and force his departure

Raphinha is one of the big names on the transfer market in the summer of 2022. After his great year at Leeds United, big clubs are fighting for him.

There are only two left in the running for the striker. On the one hand, Barcelona, who are the player's chosen destination, but still have to raise more money to be able to sign him.

On the other side is a Chelsea side with a huge amount of money after the sale of the club, and the change of ownership, and who want to make Raphinha the player to lead the attack.

Raphinha knows that his future depends on leaving this summer. That is why, according to the 'Daily Mail', he has asked Leeds United not to travel with the team on the pre-season tour of Australia.

Jesse Marsch, coach of the British team, still does not know if he will be able to count on the Brazilian in Australia: "We just have to wait and see what happens in the next few days".

Marsch understands that "it's not been easy for him this summer". "There have been a lot of little discussions, right now he is our player," the Leeds United boss said.

Despite all the rumours, Marsch praised Raphinha's attitude in training: "He showed up, trained with everyone and had a very good attitude. We had a very honest conversation about as long as he's here, he's part of us, and then we'll see what happens."

Barcelona's financial problems may cause Raphinha to get tired and finally accept Chelsea's offer.