Barcelona have introduced a contract extension for Brazilian ahead Raphinha, who is about for a wage rise after what has undoubtedly been the perfect season in his profession. He’ll delay his take care of the Blaugrana till 2028, including an additional 12 months onto his present deal.
Raphinha had talked about after El Clasico two weeks in the past that ‘my renewal’ was subsequent for him because the Blaugrana roughly wrapped up La Liga. Director of Soccer Deco additionally then broke the information of the renewal a number of hours upfront throughout a radio interview, confirming that he would add an additional 12 months onto his deal.
Contract renewed. Pleasure renewed ✍️ pic.twitter.com/B0mY1gfx8K
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) Might 22, 2025
Raphinha has been continuously doubted
The 28-year-old struggled to lock down an everyday beginning spot in his first two seasons, with Xavi Hernandez typically preferring Ousmane Dembele and Gavi to him within the broad spots. He was a major candidate to be bought final summer time, and there have been actually these at Barcelona who have been eager to money in on Raphinha, as he struggled to provide the shape that they signed him for.
In his personal phrases although, Hansi Flick ‘modified his life’, convincing him to remain final summer time, and giving him confidence and a brand new lease of life. That has been mirrored in a sequence of clutch objectives, with 34 in complete to alongside 24 assists in simply 56 appearances.
Jorge Mendes: “After all Lamine Yamal goes to resume, there is no downside. He is blissful. He’ll renew shortly, don’t be concerned. He is the perfect participant on this planet and can be a Ballon d’Or winner for certain.” By way of @mundodeportivo
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) Might 22, 2025
Compromise with the membership over new deal
Raphinha can be 31 when his present deal finishes, nevertheless it was reported that he was eager to increase his deal by two extra years. There was some suggestion the brand new deal may embody an possibility for an additional 12 months, however this has not been confirmed by the membership. If this isn’t the case, then come subsequent summer time, Barcelona must reevaluate Raphinha’s future once more, this time after the World Cup.