If the names of Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal are often cited to highlight the FC Barcelona attack, that of Raphinha is less so, but the 27-year-old Brazilian is just as important. Starting in the seven matches played by the Calatan club this season in La Liga, the former Rennais has already scored five goals and provided two assists. Performances which impressed Hansi Flick and the Blaugrana management, who wish to reward him.
So, according to SportBarça is considering extending the contract of its striker. Discussions will take place during the season to extend the lease of the player recruited from Leeds in 2022 and whose current contract expires in June 2027. Long announced for the departure this summer, Raphinha was of particular interest to Saudi Pro League clubs. But he never accepted the slightest proposal, repeating behind the scenes that he was fulfilled in Barcelona and that he wants to establish himself in the long term. He is on the right track.
