Rafinha Alcantara

[Povikas]

Happy Birthday Rafa!

Turned 21 today

Thiago posting a birthday photo on his fb page

 

[Barcaman]

Looking forward to his return next season. Where do we fit him and will it mean "goodbye" to Sergi Roberto?

 

[Theconomist]

Looking forward to his return next season. Where do we fit him and will it mean "goodbye" to Sergi Roberto?

He'll play alongside Fabregas and Iniesta. Plus we don't know if Xavi will continue.
Besides, losing Sergio won't be a big deal.

 

[Maria]

Happy birthday, Rafa! I hope atleast you will make it at Barca.

For the cules that still haven't seen this adorable video:

 

[linetty]

He'll play alongside Fabregas and Iniesta. Plus we don't know if Xavi will continue.
Besides, losing Sergio won't be a big deal.

I can't believe I am saying this, but I hope Xavi steps down eventually.

 

[linetty]

Celta are aware Rafinha will likely return to Barcelona this summer. They don't expect they'll be able to keep him for another season. [fdv]

 

[Barcaman]

For those who think Xavi won't continue... He plays more than Iniesta and Cesc! What are the odds of him retiring next season? None, I should say.

 

[Flavia]

For those who think Xavi won't continue... He plays more than Iniesta and Cesc! What are the odds of him retiring next season? None, I should say.

Yeah... It's surprisingly high the amount of minutes he's playing. And with that chronic injury.

 

[Antimadridista1]

Yeah... It's surprisingly high the amount of minutes he's playing. And with that chronic injury.

What chronic injury ? I noticed that you always talk about it but where is it ? Right thigh ?

 

[DinhoR10]

Looking forward to his return next season. Where do we fit him and will it mean "goodbye" to Sergi Roberto?

Depends, Tata rates him highly so he won't be sold so at most loaned out. If xavi is put into a reserve role like puyol next season then they will probably both stay.

 

[abual3bed1]

What chronic injury ? I noticed that you always talk about it but where is it ? Right thigh ?

Right calf.

 

[Sumlit]

What chronic injury ? I noticed that you always talk about it but where is it ? Right thigh ?

I believe Xavi has chronic tendinitis. That's pretty debilitating and a major reason why Xavi fades away as the season advances.

 

[beautifulgame]

Happy birthday, Rafa! I hope atleast you will make it at Barca.

For the cules that still haven't seen this adorable video:

omg! lol best thing i've seen on this forum!! thanks for sharing

 

[barca1899]

Mazinho (father Rafinha): "Future Rafinha? Only God knows. Now we're focused on Celta, where's he growing and learning a lot." [ser rvigo]

Mazinho has spoken

 

[DinhoR10]

Mazinho (father Rafinha): "Future Rafinha? Only God knows. Now we're focused on Celta, where's he growing and learning a lot." [ser rvigo]

Mazinho has spoken

He's going to ship him off to bayern too