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Victor Orta has lived the ups and downs of football intimately, but the Director of Football, best known for his time at Leeds United, says both the game and life have changed him.

In a candid interview with AS GaliciaOrta reflected on what held him back amid promotion, European nights and the praise that followed his most famous signings.

“I’ve lost that ego”: Orta opens up on self-awareness

Asked who keeps his feet on the ground? When success threatened to inflate his egoOrta did not hesitate.

“My wife,” He said. “She’s my anchor. Anyway, I’ve lost that ego.”

The Raphinha transfer that defined Orta’s Leeds reign

This is a surprising admission from a man known for his intensity and conviction.

Victor Orta acknowledged that football can attract even the most self-conscious operators, especially when the praise comes from highlighting specific talents.

“Certainly, you feel those butterflies when you see your name mentioned as the discoverer of so-and-so,” He accepted.

“Or someone says to you, ‘Ah, you brought Raphinha (to Leeds), now he can win the Ballon d’Or.'”

From £17 million gamble to Barcelona captain

The deal marks one of Leeds United’s finest pieces of business in the Premier League era.

The Brazilian moved to Elland Road from Rennes in October 2020 in a £17m deal.

He scored 17 goals and recorded 12 assists in 67 games for the club, including a crucial penalty on the final day against Bournemouth in 2022. This helped prevent Leeds from relegation.

He moved to Barcelona in the summer for £50 million and after early struggles, he was named team captain amid a stellar campaign last season, in which he recorded 34 goals and 25 assists in 56 games and broke Lionel Messi’s record for goal contributions in a single Champions League campaign for the club.

He is, perhaps, the standout example of Orta’s eye for value and upside. But he insists that perspective now matters more than individual credit.

“I think there are more important things,” He concluded.

For Leeds fans, Raphinha’s legacy speaks for itself. Orta’s legacy at Elland Road is a different matter altogether.

However, the Spaniard says he is a changed man. Now, the legacy that Victor Orta values ​​most may be one that was created far away from the spotlight.