Overview
- Multiple reports published Tuesday say Mundo Deportivo has identified Al‑Hilal and Al‑Nassr as preparing an offer of about €80 million plus personal terms that could quadruple Raphinha’s current net salary.
- Sources stress the approach is not advanced and negotiations have not started in earnest while Raphinha is focused on Brazil’s World Cup campaign.
- Raphinha is under contract at Barcelona until 2028 and previously turned down a large Saudi offer in 2025 after a conversation with coach Hansi Flick.
- Barcelona view Raphinha as a core attacker whose recent production — high goal and assist totals across seasons despite injuries — makes a sale unlikely and the club sees new signings as complementary.
- The reported interest is backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and reflects a wider strategy to import marquee players that could reshape transfer market wages and pressure clubs to decide between sporting stability and large fees.