Raphinha, the big announcement!

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By: Manu Tournoux

Dazzling this season with Barça, Raphinha has had a real metamorphosis. With 24 goals and 15 assists in 35 games, the Brazilian striker displays statistics very different from those of his first two seasons in Catalonia.

The status of the 28 -year -old versatile winger has also evolved in perfect adequacy with his performance. Indeed, in the absence of Marc-André Ter Stegen and Ronald Araújo, both wounded, the former Rennais inherited the Brassaine of the Blaugranas Captain. But that's not all, since according to SPORTAuriverde should also be rewarded by its leaders.

Raphinha will prolong her dream

The Catalan media reports that the Curée Directorate now wishes to extend the player's contract, which currently runs until 2027, by two additional years, until June 2029. A news that will certainly delight the native of Porto Alegre, who n 'has never ceased to proclaim his love for the Catalan club, which he has always dreamed of defending colors.

“I always dreamed of wearing the Barça jersey. It was a distant dream, but I knew that with work and determination, I could get closer. Each step that I crossed was important to realize this dream ”, said Barcelona number 11 on Saturday in an interview with France Football.