- The legendary Brazilian recalls Rafinha hadn’t been in PSG’s plans until the transfer deadline day.
- Then, PSG’s sporting director Leonardo changed his mind and sealed the deal just 5 or 6 hours before the deadline.
“I had spoken with [PSG director] Leonardo some time ago, but it was for Thiago,” Mazinho, father of Thiago and Rafinha, told France Football.
“Leonardo wanted to sign him for PSG, but Thiago had already made a deal with Liverpool.
“We then talked about Rafa, but he was not part of Leonardo’s plans at that time.”
Eventually, Rafinha ended up at Paris Saint-Germain on the transfer deadline day.
Mazinho explained how the transfer happened: “Leonardo had changed his mind. And it all sped up on the last day. It was Monday that we had to work hard to convince both clubs.
“We were scared, but thank God, five or six hours before the deadline, we made a deal. Leonardo wanted Thiago, he got Rafinha. And for Rafa, it was a dream to join such a club.”
Barca had been also interested in Thiago’s return but Jurgen Klopp turned out to be more convincing.
As for Rafinha, he’s been enjoying life at the new club, providing 1 assist in 5 games.
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