Rafinha admits that he considered retiring from professional football due to both personal and professional pressure.
Barcelona forward Rafinha has confessed that he had previously considered leaving football due to personal and professional problems Promotion ufabet. But he decided to continue grinding his football with his son as an important supporter. According to a report from Ufabet last Tuesday.
The 27-year-old forward bravely opened up about his mental health problems and considered quitting football. Due to both his personal and professional pressures.
‘Not long ago I thought about leaving football. Due to personal and professional problems,’ Rafinha opened up.
Rafinha moved from Leeds United to play with Barcelona in the summer of 2022. He played 87 games in all competitions, scoring 20 goals and providing 25 assists with the Azul Grana.
The Brazilian forward has faced criticism for not being able to live up to his potential at Barcelona as many expected and is one of the players likely to leave the club this summer.
When asked about his mental health, Rafinha said: ‘I thought about giving up. I’ve got my life on track. And I don’t need to suffer from mental problems or the aggression of the media or fans.’
Rafinha also became emotional when he started talking about his son and had to pause for a moment to catch his breath.
‘Now I have the same energy as my son who looks up to me as an inspiration,’ said Rafinha. ‘Being a reference for him is already very valuable to me. Growing up my son saw his father play football for a big club. Considered an inspiration’