Barcelona committed to keeping Raphinha amid Saudi transfer interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:20 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Barcelona maintains its stance of not selling Raphinha this summer despite continued interest from Saudi Arabian clubs. The club has received no communication from the player or his representatives regarding a desire to leave, and officials are confident in their decision to retain him. Raphinha's future came under scrutiny following claims of financial difficulties, which his entourage refuted. As the team prepares for the upcoming season, they view Raphinha as a key part of their plans, and there are no indications that his situation will change.
- •Barcelona receives no indication of Raphinha wanting to leave.
- •Rumors of Raphinha's financial issues have been denied by his representatives.
- •The club sees Raphinha as a valuable squad member.
- •Interest from Saudi Pro League clubs has intensified without official offers.
- •Raphinha is currently out injured but remains part of Barcelona's plans.
- 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona receive major boost after Saudi giants change transfer plans
- 12:20 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona have no intention of selling key forward despite offers from Saudi Arabia
"Barcelona may have been handed an unexpected advantage in their efforts to keep Raphinha at the club beyond this summer. The Brazilian winger has been heavily linked with a lucrative move to Saudi Ar...
"Barcelona have no intention of parting ways with Raphinha this summer despite renewed speculation surrounding the Brazilian forward’s future.The Barcelona winger has once again found himself at the ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 7:30 AMBarcelona receive major boost after Saudi giants change transfer plans
Barcelona may have been handed an unexpected advantage in their efforts to keep Raphinha at the club beyond this summer. The Brazilian winger has been heavily linked with a lucrative move to Saudi Ar...
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 12:20 PMBarcelona have no intention of selling key forward despite offers from Saudi Arabia
Barcelona have no intention of parting ways with Raphinha this summer despite renewed speculation surrounding the Brazilian forward’s future.The Barcelona winger has once again found himself at the ...
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