Pain in the Arsenal
Fansided

3 reasons why Raphinha is the perfect signing for Arsenal

ByAdam Schultz|
Leeds United's Brazilian midfielder Raphinha Dias Belloli moves off to take a set-piece during the English Premier League football match between Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road in Leeds, northern England on February 26, 2022. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Jon Super / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by JON SUPER/AFP via Getty Images)
Leeds United's Brazilian midfielder Raphinha Dias Belloli moves off to take a set-piece during the English Premier League football match between Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road in Leeds, northern England on February 26, 2022. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Jon Super / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by JON SUPER/AFP via Getty Images)
3 of 3
LEEDS, ENGLAND – MAY 11: Raphinha of Leeds United battles for possession with Christian Pulisic of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Chelsea at Elland Road on May 11, 2022, in Leeds, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
LEEDS, ENGLAND – MAY 11: Raphinha of Leeds United battles for possession with Christian Pulisic of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Chelsea at Elland Road on May 11, 2022, in Leeds, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

3. Boosts Arsenal’s attacking options

Last season, the Gunners only had three players; Saka, Emile Smith Rowe, and Eddie Nketiah, net double-figure goals. That is not enough. Arsenal need more attacking firepower, and the Brazilian certainly brings that.

With Alexandre Lacazette gone and Pepe reportedly wanting out, a position has opened up in the Gunners’ attack for the 25-year-old. While perhaps not a starter, he will undoubtedly put pressure on those above him in the pecking order to perform well.

Raphinha netted 11 times last season, just one behind Arsenal’s top scorer Saka, so his potential addition will be a welcome boost to the club’s attack. He also grabbed three assists, and if he were part of the Arsenal setup, one would imagine that number to skyrocket, making him a serious player at the Emirates.

Home/Arsenal News