Raphinha has progressed his way up the ranks with Vitoria Guimaraes, Sporting Lisbon and then Rennes. Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images.Raphinha has progressed his way up the ranks with Vitoria Guimaraes, Sporting Lisbon and then Rennes. Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images.
Raphinha has progressed his way up the ranks with Vitoria Guimaraes, Sporting Lisbon and then Rennes. Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images.

Raphinha's story in pictures as Leeds United prepare to unveil new Brazilian winger

LEEDS United are poised to unveil 23-year-old Brazilian winger Raphinha as the club's latest recruit as part of a busy summer.

Born in Porto Alegre in Brazil, the winger has progressed his way up the ranks, starting out at Avai and then moving to Portuguese side Vitoria Guimaraes before switching to Sporting Lisbon and then Rennes - helping the French side qualify for the Champions League. Lee Sobot takes a look at the photos telling the story of his career so far.

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