FC Barcelona: Saudi Arabia move becomes complicated for Raphinha

Things are not going as planned for Raphinha

Europe 26 June 2026 at 15:14

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FC Barcelona: Saudi Arabia move becomes complicated for Raphinha

While he is currently competing in the 2026 World Cup with Brazil, Raphinha continues to attract interest from Saudi clubs.

However, Al-Hilal, the Saudi club that has been targeting the Brazilian winger for several months, is not focused solely on the FC Barcelona attacker. According to ESPN Brazil, the Riyadh-based club has also set its sights on Mohamed Salah, who will be a free agent as of July 1 after years of triumphs with Liverpool.

🚨Jürgen Klopp on reports that Raphinha is facing financial problems after allegations that his father controlled most of his career earnings:

🗣“If these reports are true, then it's incredibly sad. We always have to be careful because none of us knows the full story, but if a… pic.twitter.com/Lm9DUbwgVZ
— Sage (@Sage_FCB) June 26, 2026

The Egyptian international has reportedly been offered a three-year contract with an option for a further year, featuring a net annual salary of €20 million. Al-Hilal’s objective is clear: to lure a global superstar.

Joshua SOSSOU

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