A lot of Leeds United fans have taken to Twitter to voice their thoughts at an image to emerge of football royalty Ronaldinho holding a signed Raphinha shirt.
Raphinha has impressed for the Whites this season having scored six goals and provided six assists in the Premier League (via Transfermarkt).
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The image relayed on Twitter showed the former Barcelona playmaker holding up a Leeds United shirt with Raphinha printed on the back and a personal message signed by the 24-year-old, which was shared on Instagram by the Whites winger.
From a previous interview with FourFourTwo (relayed by Leeds Live), Raphinha has revealed a ‘special relationship’ with the football legend as a result of his father’s childhood friendship with Ronaldinho.
Leeds fans flocked to the tweet to share their thoughts with an overriding sense of shock among a lot of them who were stunned at seeing Ronaldinho with a Leeds shirt.
“I’d still give him 20 minutes”
Raphinha has been the subject of a lot of transfer speculation ahead of the summer transfer window, however, the Brazilian has stated he is happy where he is at Elland Road.
All in all, it is clear to see the surprise this caused a lot of Leeds fans with some even jokingly suggesting the Yorkshire side should put a bid in for the 41-year-old.
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