In a recent interview with ESPN, Barcelona winger Rafinha recalled his experience of joining Sporting CP.

Talk about career experience

"Our family would joke that if my story is made into a TV series, there will be many episodes, many seasons, and it will be a great TV series. Every professional player has his own unique career, everyone has his own way. I always focus on my goals and always believe in my potential. Of course, when I was still at Avai, I never thought that I could join Barcelona, ​​although it was my dream. I have always been down-to-earth and always have my own way. One step at a time, day after day, season after season, I always try to do my best. "

" Step by step in my career has helped me a lot in my playing career. It has given me a better understanding on the court and made me more mature as a professional player. I also came to realize that my body is my tool. Every time I go to a new club, I gain a deeper understanding of football, which is the best part of my career. If you were at a top club from the start, maybe It will make people feel that there is no need to make progress or work harder. But I don’t think so, starting from scratch with big dreams. "

Recalling the time at Sporting CP

"I stayed in Portugal for two and a half years, and I have been paying attention to Jorge Jesus' work at Sporting CP, even though I didn't know at that time that I might join Sporting CP. When I learned they wanted to sign me, they introduced me to the team's plans and told me that the manager really wanted to sign me, which I felt was a great honor. "

"At that time, Sporting CP wanted me to appear on the team before the winter window, but Vitoria refused this request. When I talked with some CP CP staff, they even suggested that I pretend to be injured or find other excuses not to play. But I told them that my professionalism is above all else, and they quickly understood what kind of person they were dealing with. Later I talked to the head coach, and he said he hoped to rely on me next season. Unfortunately, when I arrived, Jesus was no longer the coach of CP."