Barcelona is expected to finalise the new agreement this week with Captain Raphael, who is close to continuing the contract with the club by June 2030.
According to íTot CostaCitalunya Radio, the Brazilian attacker, has reached the renovation agreement, which will extend the current contract for two more years, his current agreement with the Catalans expires in 2028.
The renovation comes after an excellent start of the season for Raphael under Hansi Flick. Brazil has achieved 14 goals and donated three assistings in eight presentations in all races.
Raphinha also currently tops the La League goal scorers’ list of 12 goals, confirming his weight in the offensive department and the importance he has gained in Barcelona formation.
The 29-year-old has made it clear even earlier the desire to stay in the long-term quemp Nouʹ, even reaching out to close his career in Barcelona.
The new agreement is expected to keep Raphael in the club until the age of 33 and represents another testimony to Barcelona’s confidence in a player that has become one of the leading figures of the Flick team.
Raphael joined Barcelona in 2022 by Leeds United and has since been consolidated as one of the most important players in the offensive phase. /Telegraphy/