Raphinha has taken a step forward and has become one of Europe's great stars. Despite this, it seems that his continuity at Barça is far from assured or, at the very least, this is what Catalunya Ràdio suggests. His contract expires in 2027 and there are various possibilities right now, including some that could end with him far from Spotify Camp Nou.
Raphinha has a price: He could leave Barça
Journalist Xavi Campos has reported on the program Tot Costa that Deco has already begun negotiations to renew Raphinha's contract. He is in contact with his closest circle, having proposed a considerable increase in his current salary. In this regard, the Portuguese has surprised by trying to add a "manageable" release clause for his sale.
This clause discovered by Catalunya Ràdio would come into effect starting the summer of 2026, once the World Cup to be held in the United States has passed. Raphinha will arrive at the event at 29 years old, about to turn 30, and until that moment, he wants to continue competing at the highest level, playing at Barça.
After that, he would be more open to a hypothetical farewell to FC Barcelona, having sparked serious interest from Arabia. If he wanted to leave, Deco has offered him the possibility of doing so for a figure "between 80 and 90 million euros". This is the clause they want to include in his new agreement, something that would please both parties.
No agreement with Raphinha, yet
In this regard, the cited information from Catalunya Ràdio also points out that, although negotiations continue, there is still no agreement. Raphinha's circle doesn't fully agree with the salary figures offered by Barça. They are asking for something significantly higher, which doesn't quite fit with the planning Deco has made.
In any case, if there is something clear at Barça, it is that Raphinha, despite his great performance, is far from untouchable. An option to make money from his transfer has opened up, and both parties would see this favorably, always after the 2026 World Cup. The figure would be between 80 and 90 million euros, which would mean making money from his sale after his arrival from Leeds years ago.