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Leeds United's Andrea Radrizzani potentially confirms receipt of Raphinha funds from Barcelona

Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has potentially confirmed the Whites are in receipt of all the transfer funds Barcelona paid for Brazilian winger Raphinha.

The Catalan giants have been the talk of European football this summer, with president Joan Laporta committing to a rigorous spending project in order to get Barcelona back to the top of the game.

Barcelona have found themselves in financial turmoil in recent years but seem to have gotten themselves out of a bind by selling off club assets and future image rights in order to inject cash into the club.

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When they conducted business with Leeds over Raphinha earlier in the summer window, Radrizzani didn't shy away from the fact Barcelona might not be able to fulfil their transfer fee obligation.

But in a recent Twitter exchange, the Leeds owner may have confirmed the Whites have received all of the money they are owed for Raphinha.

OfficialBowale asked the Leeds owner via Twitter: "@andrearadri Good evening, sir. I hope you’re having a good day?! In few sentences, we (football fans) will like to know if Barcelona has paid or about to pay Raphinha Transfer fee because of your threat when the deal was completed. Yours sincerely"

To which Radrizzani replied: "All good *thumbs up emoji* thanks for caring"

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