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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Nathan Ridley

Arsenal dodge transfer bullet as Xavi left regretting £55m Barcelona mistake

The Barcelona hierarchy and manager Xavi are unhappy with £55million signing Raphinha's attitude - four months after rejecting a bid from Arsenal which would've seen them make a profit.

Raphinha, 26, was a transfer target for Mikel Arteta and co last summer but ultimately got his dream move to the Camp Nou. The Brazilian winger may've scored a respectable nine goals and registered nine assists across 41 appearances but he's ultimately failed to deliver on his price tag so far - and made more headlines for his behaviour off the ball than on it.

Not for the first time, Raphinha threw a tantrum after being substituted in the 87th minute of Barcelona's frustrating 0-0 draw away to Getafe on Sunday. Having done the same last week when Xavi brought him off during a home game against Girona and when Manchester United came to town in February, Mundo Deportivo report that his attitude is beginning to wear on Barca chiefs.

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