Official: Former Barcelona and PSG player Rafinha Alcântara announces retirement
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
The vibrant career of the Brazilian midfielder has come to an end.
Details: Today, it was announced that 32-year-old former midfielder of Barcelona, Inter Milan, and PSG, Rafinha Alcântara, has officially declared the end of his professional football career.
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Rafinha's last club was Qatar's Al-Arabi, which he joined in 2022 after leaving PSG.
Throughout his career, Alcântara played 358 matches, netting 51 goals and providing 52 assists.
His trophy cabinet includes a Champions League title and a UEFA Super Cup with Barcelona, as well as an Olympic gold medal from the 2016 Games.
During his career, Alcântara donned the jerseys of Barcelona, Celta, Inter, PSG, Real Sociedad, and the aforementioned Al-Arabi.
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