Rafinha was not selected in the PSG group to face, this Wednesday, Lorient on behalf of the 19th day of Ligue 1. And for good reason, the Brazilian midfielder is about to leave. He is expected to join Spain and Real Sociedad in the coming days.
Since the start of the season, Rafinha has only played five small league games with the capital club. He has especially not been seen with the Parisian jersey on his shoulders since mid-October and a victory against Angers at the Parc des Princes (2-1). Proof that Mauricio Pochettino did not count on the player, who arrived free at the start of last season from FC Barcelona.
Already pushed towards the exit this summer, he had not found a taker. But the situation should be different this winter. Negotiations have been started by Real Sociedad, current 6e de Liga, with the Parisian club to get Rafinha on loan until the end of the season. If they have not yet been completed, details still to be settled around, in particular a possible purchase option, they are on the right track.
The Brazilian international (2 caps) has already given his agreement to return to Spain and even said goodbye to his PSG teammates. He will find a championship that he knows well for having worn the colors of Barcelona, but also of Celta Vigo (2013-2014, 2019-2020). He will especially find playing time which he lacked so much in Paris.