Overview
- Raphinha told RAC1 he wants to extend his stay and finish his career at Barcelona, and sporting director Deco said a renewal to 2030 is well on its way with talks progressing.
- The 29-year-old has been sensational up front after being redeployed centrally by Hansi Flick, scoring a hat-trick in Barcelona’s 3-1 win at Sevilla and reaching 12 LaLiga goals in seven matches.
- Flick made Raphinha club captain at the start of the season and the tactical shift to a false nine or central striker has been a key reason for his sudden scoring surge.
- Raphinha’s current contract runs until 2028, negotiations are moving quickly, and a report that he has asked to double his salary comes from a single journalist source and has not been independently verified.
- Securing Raphinha would reduce Barcelona’s immediate need for an elite centre‑forward, affect wage structure and transfer priorities, and the next step to watch is a formal club announcement of the extension.