In a season marked by Raphinha's hatching at the top of world football, FC Barcelona finally seemed to hold its new offensive leader. However, a few hours before the explosive final of the King's Cup against Real Madrid, surprising information came to sow doubt. Barça is ready to offer a new contract to its jewel … But with a starting clause that leaves everyone perplexed.
According to the Catalan press, the new Raphinha release clause is set at only 80 million euros. A derisory sum on the scale of the current market, especially for a player author of 35 goals and 23 assists this season. While astronomical clauses have become the standard to protect stars, Barcelona here seems to take a major risk. A potential boon for European giants or for Saudi clubs, already on the lookout.
Raphinha and Barça: a contract that makes leaders tremble
This situation is all the more astonishing since the negotiations between Barça and the entourage of Raphinha remain tense. The club offers a one -year contract plus an option, while the Brazilian claims two guaranteed years and a clear salary revaluation. Despite these differences, the two camps would agree on this relatively low clause, a sign that Raphinha wants to keep an open exit door if necessary. A signal that could fuel new turmoil this summer.
Barça offers an exit door in Raphinha
Already disturbed by a rumor of XXL al-Hilal XXL, Raphinha will have to manage the pressure. At 28, at the top of his art and potential candidate in the Ballon d'Or, he knows that his profile attracts lusts. His new contract, supposed to secure his future in Barcelona, could finally become a trap for the Catalan club if he were to shine even more during this end of the year 2024/2025 or at the start of next season.
By leaving such an open breach, FC Barcelona takes an enormous risk. If Raphinha confirms his explosion, a pretender could easily raise this “discount” clause. And Barça, already economically weakened, could lose its jewel … for a sum much lower than its true value.
