Raphinha's reaction to Nico Williams' Barça shirt with his '11'

Published:14/08/2024 - 01:34h

Updated:14/08/2024 - 01:34h

The Spanish tik toker David Suárez lit up the networks by uploading an image of an FC Barcelona shirt with the number '11' and the name of Nico Williams. The publication even caught the attention of Raphinha, who took the image with humor

Raphinha joked on Instagram about the possibility of giving his FC Barcelona number to Nico Williams. The Brazilian surprised by commenting on a photograph uploaded by Spanish tiktoker David Suárez in which he was holding a Barça shirt stamped with the name of the Basque winger and the number that, since last season, belongs to Porto Alegre. Although the negotiations seem to have culminated between the culés and Pamplona, fans are still speculating about the possible transfer, with just over two weeks until the closing of the summer market.

Raphinha via IG, replying to to fan who bought to Barça jumper with Nico Williams' name at the back and the number 11. pic.twitter.com/ya05trbxdl
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Raphinha's reaction was to place several laughing emoticons. For the Barça '11', it is best to take the rumors with humor, since he better than anyone knows how things can end in the summer market. Meanwhile, clubs continue to join interested in the former Leeds United striker, who has made clear on several occasions his desire to stay regardless of the reinforcements that Barça brings in between now and August 30.

Barça is still waiting for offers for a Raphinha who insists on staying

Unlike previous years, the LaLiga transfer window ends this year one day earlier, like the Premier League, while the Italian Serie A will maintain the deadline until August 31. In the case of the Bundesliga, the market will be open until September 2. In Portugal and Greece, signings can still be made until mid-September, as long as they are players who play in leagues whose transfer market remains open.

With Raphinha, the latest to join the 'race' to try to sign him is Manchester United. The Red Devils are still looking for reinforcements and on Tuesday they closed the signings of Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, two old Barça targets. For the culés, the one from Porto Alegre is one of the best alternatives available to make cash, since his departure would leave around 70 million euros clean in the cash. However, the board will not pressure the South American winger for a possible sale, since the player has a contract until 2027 and continues to be an important piece in Hansi Flick's plans.