Official: Raphinha extends his contract with FC Barcelona

It had been in the works! Now it’s official! Brazilian international winger Raphinha extended his contract with FC Barcelona on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

At FC Barcelona, after Lamine Yamal, Raphinha is the reigning Spanish champions’ other attacking weapon. The 29-year-old Brazilian international (43 caps, 12 goals) has already made an excellent start to the season (19 goals, 3 assists in 13 matches in all competitions). That has once again convinced the Catalan club’s management.

Raphinha stays until 2030

Raphinha’s exceptional performances convinced the club’s executives to extend his contract. The decision also brings an end to rumours of a move to Saudi Arabia.

“FC Barcelona and player Raphael Dias Belloli, ‘Raphinha’, have reached an agreement to extend his contract, which will keep him at the club until June 30, 2030,” reads the statement published by the Catalan club.

Barça did not mention that the player’s release clause remains set at one billion euros.

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