Overview
- Raphinha publicly told RAC1 that he wants to extend his Barcelona contract and hopes to finish his career at Camp Nou.
- Barcelona sporting director Deco told club members there is an agreement in principle to keep Raphinha and that formal signatures are expected once details are finalised.
- Reports disagree on the length of the deal with some outlets saying it runs to 2029 and others to 2030, and one unverified claim that Raphinha has demanded a doubled salary remains unconfirmed.
- The talks are unusual because Raphinha negotiates without a conventional agent and has handled discussions directly with the club alongside his wife, a factor Deco and journalists flag as shaping the process.
- The club’s push follows Raphinha’s exceptional start under Hansi Flick — multiple recent hat-tricks and a league-leading goal tally — and forms part of a broader retention drive that includes renewals for Marc Bernal and Xavi Espart.