Overview
- Raphinha said on Friday that he intends to renew his contract and would like to finish his career at Barcelona.
- Multiple reports say Barcelona and the player are in advanced negotiations to lengthen his deal beyond the current 2028 expiry.
- Sporting director Deco met Raphinha this week in Castelldefels to open discussions while the player is handling talks personally with his wife.
- Unverified claims that Raphinha has asked to double his salary have surfaced and could complicate talks, but the club and player have not confirmed that figure.
- Raphinha’s central redeployment under Hansi Flick has produced a prolific start, including a recent hat-trick, and earlier interest from Saudi clubs helped create leverage that may shape the renewal and Barcelona’s timing.