Paris Saint-Germain joined the midfielder after the signing of Rafael Alcántara do Nascimento of FC Barcelona, 27, who has signed a three-year contract with PSG.
Paris Saint-Germain’s sporting director, Leonardo, was quick to close the deal with the end of the signing period, Goal reported. Rafinha had a year left on his contract with Barca.
Rafinha’s signing comes shortly after PSG finished the moves of Moise Kean of Everton, Danilo Pereira del Porto and Sekou Yansane del Dijon in the next two days.
His new contract with PSG ends Rafinha’s streak with Barcelona, a team he has bet on since 2006. The Brazilian player struggled to be part of the first team, tracked down by injuries to his stay. The most productive year he had was the 2014-15 season in which he controlled to see action in 24 games.
Somehow, Parisians would possibly bet on Rafinha with his injury history.
After a good start, he suffered a serious knee injury in Barcelona’s 1–1 draw with Roma in the 2015–16 season. He returned the following season and scored six times in 18 League games, but knee disorders re-emerged. struggled to get something ahead of him at Camp Nou.
With his aimless career, Rafinha has been on loan for more than two years. He saw action for Inter in Serie A and then for Celta de Vigo, a team in which he played the 2013–14 season. This moment in Vigo saw him pass, scored 4 goals in 29 First Division appearances.
He now hopes to secure a new opportunity in his football career with Thomas Tuchel. PSG has been looking for an offensive midfielder for some time, and Rafinha has a chance to prove that he can fill that void.
On FC Barcelona’s official website, the club thanked Rafinha for his commitment and determination with Camp Nou, wishing him a future, which leaves Blaugrana after being a member of 11 primaries, adding the Champions League, 3 Leagues and 3 editions of Copa. Of the King.
Rafa Alcantara ‘Rafinha’ del Celta de Vigo Photo: Getty Images Jose Manuel Alvarez / Quality Sports Images