Golden Ball: Big announcement for one of the contenders

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By: Manu Tournoux

Who will win the next Ballon d'Or? A few weeks before the end of the election period, Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal are the two main favorites, and their duel could be played in the Champions League final, which PSG will play, or during the League of Nations, where a France-Spain is on the semi-finals program.

There are of course other contenders, such as Lautaro Martinez, Mohamed Salah or why Gianluigi Donnarumma. And English bookmakers also place Raphinha in very good position.

Good news for FC Barcelona supporters, the Brazilian striker has just extended his contract with the Blaugranas for a season. Here he is now linked to the Catalan club until 2028.

Raphinha, what a season!

It is a great reward for Raphinha. The former Rennais has panicked the counters this season, with 34 goals and 20 assists in all competitions. He largely contributed to the successes of Barça, Spanish champion and winner of the King's Cup.

In full revival, the Catalan club strives to secure the situation of its executives. Pedri, Cubarsí, íñigo Martínez, Araujo and Gerard Martín have extended in recent months, recalls Mundo Deportivo, and other files in progress, like that of Jules Koundé.