Barcelona €60 million-rated UCL hero open to contract renewal talks

Barcelona forward Raphinha is open to renewing his contract with the club, according to a recent report from SPORT. 

The Brazilian player has shown his worth, emerging as one of the top performers in Europe. Raphinha has always felt at home with Barcelona, and his desire is to extend his stay for the long haul. 

The club is aware of his intentions and is confident that he will sign a renewal soon.

Could have left in summer

Raphinha’s current contract with Barcelona is set to expire in 2027. Over the summer, he was given the opportunity to leave the club as Barcelona sought to make significant sales. 

He received an attractive offer from a Saudi Arabian team, along with interest from several Premier League clubs.

However, Raphinha made it clear that he had no intention of leaving the club, and Barcelona respected his decision. 

Raphinha is ready to sign a renewal with Barcelona. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images)

In fact, Deco played a crucial role in supporting the player, firmly believing in his potential to shine at the club.

Wanted to make a difference

This summer, Raphinha arrived at Barcelona with a determined mindset, aware that the club was interested in signing players like Dani Olmo and Nico Williams. 

Despite this competition, he maintained his belief in his ability to be a key player. His current form suggests that, if he continues to perform at this level, Barcelona could aim for significant achievements this season.

Deco, who understands his aspirations well, knows that the Brazilian is eager to make a lasting impact at the club. 

The winger is one of the higher-paid players in the team, and given Barcelona’s financial strategy, the club is looking to manage its wage bill carefully. 

While overall salary increases may be limited, performance-based incentives are likely to play a key role in his contract discussions. Raphinha’s future at Barcelona looks promising, and if he keeps up his impressive performances, the club will likely reward him accordingly.

Player valuation in the title obtained from transfermarkt.com on the date of publication.