Firpo believes that Raphinha's exceptional form was evident even during their time at Leeds. He points out that Raphinha's impressive physical abilities, such as high-intensity distance data and sprints per game, were noticeable during their time together.

Firpo is thrilled to see Raphinha's success and thinks that his current numbers are a testament to his growth as a player. He credits Raphinha's technical skills, the support of his teammates, and the guidance of his coaches for his progress.

Firpo also attributes Raphinha's success to his new environment at Barcelona, ​​where he is surrounded by top players and has become a key player in the team. He is particularly pleased to see Raphinha as one of the captains and trusted by coach Flick from the start.