Raphinha is undoubtedly a candidate for Leeds United's Player of the Season award. The Brazilian has notched nine goals, managing a 100 per-cent record from the penalty spot, whilst tormenting many a seasoned Premier League defender throughout a particularly trying campaign.
Given the 25-year-old's level of performance, recent involvement with the Brazilian national team and his previous transfer history, the assumption is that regardless of Leeds' league position at the end of the season, he will move on. There is no guarantee of this scenario, though, as the club continue to work on a new contract for the attacker whose deal expires in summer 2024.
In recent weeks, the Brazilian has experienced tougher circumstances than at any point in his top level career to date. Raphinha has appeared for Vitoria de Guimaraes in Portugal's top flight, a club occasionally competing in European football, as well as Iberian giants Sporting Clube de Portugal. Both sides routinely occupy places in the Primeira Liga's top half.
