United bid farewell to the Brazilian international earlier this month, and he has wasted little time in endearing himself to the Barcelona support, scoring from outside the box in a 1-0 friendly win over Real Madrid in the United States last week.
Following his signing at Camp Nou, the 25-year-old revealed it was a childhood dream come true to represent the Blaugrana.
He has also insisted that better offers – from a financial perspective, at least – were rejected in order to join the LaLiga giants.
“I had many offers and they were all better economically, but I always made it clear to everyone that my desire was to play for Barça. It was my dream since I was a child,” he said.
Raphinha had offers from Chelsea and Arsenal to consider but had made it clear to his representatives that Barcelona’s approach was the only one he was materially interested in taking up.
Once the Catalan club were able to arrange their finances and a fee agreed with Leeds, there was nothing standing in Raphinha’s way from fulfilling a childhood objective.
Check out the latest Premier League transfer speculation below...
1. Villa winger seals exit
Aston Villa winger Jaden Philogene has joined Cardiff City on a season-long loan. (Various)
2. Everton enter Rodriguez race
Everton have entered the race to sign Real Betis defensive midfielder Guido Rodriguez this summer. (Cesar Luis Merlo)
3. Kane interests Chelsea
Tottenham striker Harry Kane is a ‘very interesting’ transfer prospect for Chelsea. (Christian Falk)
4. Leeds eye Foster
Former Watford keeper Ben Foster is under consideration from Leeds United this summer. (Daily Mail)
5. Toon make contact for Diop
Newcastle United have made contact with AS Monaco over a deal to sign Sofiane Diop. (Media Foot)
6. Sanchez on Foxes radar
Leicester City have looked at Brighton’s Robert Sanchez as a replacement for the exit-bound Kasper Schmeichel, but the Spaniard is not for sale. (Daily Express)