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Rafa Mir turns up the heat with Sevilla
Rafa Mir has declined a lucrative three-year contract offer from Botafogo, despite being sidelined by Sevilla's coach and not participating in preseason friendlies. He insists on receiving the salary guaranteed in his current contract, which runs until 2027, and Sevilla is open to letting him go without a transfer fee, although his refusal has caused tension within the club. Want More Context? 🔎
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