Rafinia: Never dreamed of becoming Barcelona captain, and will strive to surpass last season s performance in the new season

Barcelona star Rafinia accepted an exclusive interview with the Daily Sports News and talked about the changes after joining Barcelona three years, the franchise of Frick and Rashford, and the future.

After three years, I was interviewed by everybody again. Has your dream come true? Is there anything that has not been achieved?

"I have a dream, that is, to wear this jersey and at least until the end of the contract. I successfully renewed my contract at the end of last season, which shows that my job is done well. For me, this dream is coming true."

What changes have you changed in these three years?

"I am still me, maybe more mature, but I am still that Rafinia. Since the first time, I have wanted to do my job well and play well in this jersey, so I can say that I am still me."

You became the captain...

"To be honest, if this is my dream, then I am talking because I never dreamed of becoming the captain of Barcelona. This is a natural thing, and it makes me feel very honored and satisfied to see my teammates regard me as the leader of the locker room."

Should Ter Stegen continue to be the starting team?

"I think yes, but in the end it's not something we can decide. He has helped me since I came here and is already the captain. Football has its hierarchy and we have to respect that. But for me, even if he is no longer a starter, he is still a special person. The question of whether there is a vote or who will decide the captain should be the answer from the coach or the chairman."

How did Frick keep the players so high in fighting spirit?

"I think if you don't have motivation to play in this club, then you shouldn't be here. What the coach gives us is the opportunity to wear this jersey to show our value, and we do a good job in training. This is the most important thing to do in the game."

Frick is important to you...

"He trusts me, allows me to show my talent and hard work, and he makes me the captain. Although it is ultimately up to the players, the coach Have the final decision. If the coach disagrees, I won't be the captain. But he chose me, and to me, he is a very special person. "The joining of Rashford means competition...

"Wear this jersey and play for this club, you have to be prepared to face all the competition. In my opinion, the more competition, the better. In the end, this can promote each other's progress, which is crucial to winning the championship."

Is this the best team you have welcomed after joining Barcelona?

"I think we have always had a good team, and in my first season here we won two championships. Of course, things will change, players will change, coaches will change, and in my opinion, since I came here, we have always had a great lineup and good players."

Was last season the best season of your career?

"Yes." Is it better to have

?

"I always work hard to train, compete and pursue my best self throughout the season. Last season, I tried to perform better than the previous season, and this season, I will also do my best to surpass the performance of last season."

Missing a Champions League champion...

"Winning the Champions League is a personal challenge in my career and the goal of the club. I personally will do everything I can to achieve this goal. I believe my teammates have the same idea."

Have you considered the future after 2028 after renewing the contract?

"Seriously, if the club is happy with me, I will stay here until I can't play. Of course, if I feel I can't stay in the best shape or can't contribute to the team anymore, I will understand that it will be the time for me to leave. But for the moment, I think I'm in good health and in good shape. As for what will happen in the future, we'll look at it again. As I said, as long as I'm still in shape and the club needs me, I'll give it my best."

Talking about the four-killing Real Madrid last season

"In my opinion, it is difficult to play every season, let alone the national derby. Although the outside world may think that those games are easy to win, it is not actually the case. We go all out in every game and are highly concentrated, so the game may seem easier, but this does not mean that the game is really easy. The new season will be no exception, and each game will have different situations."

Is there any special significance for your celebration after scoring a goal?

"That's my personal feature."