He has gone from having one foot out of Barça to seeing a great offer to let him go rejected. Everything has changed for Raphinha, who has earned his stripes and his continuity in the culer team through good performance. He has scored 24 goals and provided 15 assists in 35 matches, which has sparked the interest of several clubs, including those from Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia has renewed its interest in Raphinha after several months, contacting Barça with a great offer. In total, they have put 100 million euros on Laporta's table to take him next summer. However, the response has been clear and forceful: "He is not for sale, he stays with us".
There is no interest in getting rid of Raphinha, one of the best players in the world. If Saudi Arabia truly wants him, they will have to make a much better offer. He signed with Barça until 2027 and, far from trying to cash in on his departure, the plan is clear: a new and improved contract that is being prepared for him.
No to 100 million for Raphinha: Renewal in progress
At the moment, one of the priorities for the next season is to secure Raphinha's future. Although he has a clause accessible to very few, the idea is to renew his contract for several more years. Right now it ends in 2027 and the idea, according to Madrid-Barcelona, is for him to stay, at least, until 2029.
He is being one of the best this season and, moreover, he is very loved by Barça fans. Raphinha wants to stay and Joan Laporta has already given the OK to his renewal. The intention is to keep him at Spotify Camp Nou for many more years.
This news has already reached the locker room, which is delighted with this possibility. In fact, one of the biggest supporters of the decision is Lewandowski, who doesn't want to lose his great ally in the attack. Raphinha has a lot of influence at Barça and has earned his continuity through good performances, even rejecting 100 million for him.
The plan is clear: renew him sooner rather than later, securing his continuity. Barça is working on it, with the approval of Raphinha himself, who doesn't want to go to Saudi Arabia. There he would earn much more money, but he is clear that he only thinks about wearing the blaugrana.