Raphinha on Nico Williams hesitation and what it means to be part of Barça:
“Let me be clear — if a player is uncertain about joining FC Barcelona, then perhaps they’ve already answered the question for themselves. This club isn’t for the half-hearted. It’s not for those who need convincing. It’s for those who dream of it.
Barcelona is more than a club — Més que un club isn’t just a slogan we throw around. It means something. It means identity, sacrifice, and excellence. It means growing up idolizing the Camp Nou, not just thinking of it as another stadium. You don’t wear this jersey because it looks good. You wear it because you’re willing to carry the weight of history on your shoulders.
Every time I walk into the dressing room, I feel the presence of greatness. I feel the echoes of legends — Messi, Ronaldinho, Xavi, Iniesta, Puyol. These are players who didn’t just play for Barcelona — they belonged to Barcelona. They gave everything. And that’s the level of dedication we demand from anyone who joins us.
So if there’s even a flicker of doubt — if someone is asking themselves whether this is the right step — then they’re not ready. Because you don’t choose Barcelona with your head; you choose it with your heart.
We want players who are proud to fight for this badge, who are hungry to leave their mark, and who understand the responsibility that comes with every pass, every tackle, every goal. This shirt has been worn by the best — and it asks for nothing less.
This isn’t just about football. It’s about the soul of a club, a culture, and the millions who live and breathe it. We need warriors. We need believers. We need those who would walk here barefoot just to wear this jersey.
So, whoever doesn’t feel that — it’s better they stay where they are.”
