Barcelona forward [Raphinha is on international duty in Brazil](https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2025/3/21/24390807/barcelona-star-raphinha-continues-inspirational-form-to-lead-brazil-to-crucial-win) where he’s given a lengthy interview about his time at the club.
The forward has once again admitted he thought about leaving in the summer before deciding to stay after talking to Hansi Flick and his wife.
Raphinha has also spoken about his incredible form this season and the advice he gives to the youngsters at the club, including Pedri and Gavi.
> “In my career I’ve had both sides of the coin. I had the side of not taking care of myself at all and the side of taking care of myself a lot. Now I’m on the side where I take care of myself a lot. I saw the side of not taking care of myself at all and after I started taking care of myself, I realized the importance of taking care of my body,” he told Globo Esporte.
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> “I try to convey to the younger ones, to Lamine, to Pedri, to Gavi, to the younger guys, that taking care of yourself is not a silly thing, especially in today’s football that demands a lot. There are 70-game seasons, you have to take care of your body, avoid the risk of injury, take care of your sleep, your diet...
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> “At the end of the day, it’s your job. If you don’t take care of the most important part of that job, which is your body, things won’t happen the way you want. It’s something that was ingrained in me before, I think when I was in France, and it’s something that helps me a lot.”
[Pedri certainly seems to be heeding Raphinha’s advice](https://www.barcablaugranes.com/2025/3/19/24389278/pedri-reveals-the-secrets-to-his-improved-form-and-fitness-at-barcelona). The midfielder has managed to stay free from injury this season and return to his very form to become a key figure once again for Barca.