Barcelona are on the brink of finalizing a fresh long-term contract extension for their in-form Brazilian winger, Raphinha, after his electrifying performances this season elevated him into the Ballon d’Or conversation.
The 28-year-old has been in the form of his life, racking up an incredible 57 goal contributions across all competitions, a feat punctuated by his standout display in the recent El Clasico where he scored twice to secure a vital win for Barça and inch them closer to reclaiming the LaLiga crown.
According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, Raphinha is expected to commit his future to Camp Nou until 2029, extending his current deal by two years. Negotiations are said to be in their final stages, with only a few minor details left before the official announcement.
The player himself appeared to confirm the development when he confidently told reporters last week that, “my renewal is next.”
This renewal marks a dramatic turnaround in Raphinha’s standing at the club. Just a few months ago, Barcelona were reportedly considering lucrative offers from Saudi Arabian clubs in the region of €80–90 million due to ongoing financial concerns. However, Raphinha’s determination to stay in Europe and solidify his spot with Brazil for the 2026 World Cup appears to have swayed the club’s decision.
Much of Raphinha’s resurgence has been credited to new manager Hansi Flick, whom the forward thanked for “changing his life.” The German tactician has managed to unlock Raphinha’s potential, with the winger now being statistically compared to legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, especially after matching Ronaldo’s Champions League single-season goal tally of 14.
Despite the club’s ongoing battle with LaLiga’s strict salary cap regulations, the Catalan giants seem determined to retain Raphinha as a cornerstone of their squad rebuild under Flick. Talks, which began back in March, have moved steadily and positively, even as financial terms were initially a sticking point.
With Barcelona aiming for silverware this season and rebuilding a competitive squad for the future, locking down a talent like Raphinha signals the club’s ambition to re-establish itself as a European powerho
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