Overview
- Barcelona completed the public signing on Thursday with president Joan Laporta present and posted the club announcement on its official channels.
- The deal runs to June 30, 2030, and finalised terms that sources say were agreed weeks earlier with sporting director Deco before scheduling delays postponed the ceremony.
- Raphinha has been prolific this season, scoring 19 goals across competitions and bringing his Barcelona total to 94 in 190 appearances, figures cited by the club and multiple outlets.
- At his post-signing press conference Raphinha said he is recovering from an injury, told fans not to worry, and said he has spoken with Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti about managing his minutes on international duty.
- The extension anchors Barcelona's sporting plan while also affecting short-term selection choices because Raphinha's form and fitness will influence club lineups for matches before and after the coming international break.