Barcelona manager Xavi has ruled out the possibility of Arsenal transfer target Raphinha leaving the Catalan club this summer.
Raphinha joined the Blaugrana last year, with the Gunners and London rivals Chelsea both missing out on a deal to sign the Brazilian international from Leeds United. But that hasn't stopped reports linking the 26-year-old with a move away in recent times and the player himself added fuel to the fire by admitting that he 'loved' Mikel Arteta's side earlier this year.
Now, Xavi has claimed that the former Leeds attacker won't be going anywhere as he's an important part of the La Liga champions' squad ahead of the 2023/24 campaign. Speaking about the winger's future at the Nou Camp, the Spaniard said, via the Express : "Raphinha is not on the market.
