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Barcelona confirms contract extensions for Raphinha, Bernal, and Espart

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Barcelona confirms contract extensions for Raphinha, Bernal, and Espart

Summary

FC Barcelona has announced contract extensions for Raphinha, Marc Bernal, and Xavi Espart during an assembly of delegate members on September 19. Raphinha’s new deal will keep him at the club until 2029. Sporting director Deco shared these updates ahead of the team's match against Sevilla, highlighting the overall growth in squad value, which has seen an increase exceeding 500 million over the past five years. This assembly also included remarks from president Joan Laporta concerning the team's future and stability.

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By the Numbers

•Raphinha renews with Barcelona until 2029.
•Marc Bernal and Xavi Espart also secure extensions.
•Announcement made before the match against Sevilla.
•Deco discusses squad value increase of over 500 million.
•Remarks included participation from president Joan Laporta.

Latest Updates

2:49 PMYahoo Sports — Deco confirms new Barcelona contracts for Raphinha, Xavi Espart and Marc Bernal
2:35 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona director announces imminent renewals for Raphinha, Espart and Marc Bernal: ‘We have agreed’
2:22 PMYahoo Sports — 🤝 Deco: Raphinha, Bernal and Espart extensions agreed

What they're saying

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FC Barcelona sporting director Deco has confirmed that the club are set to extend the contracts of Raphinha, Xavi Espart and Marc Bernal.Speaking at Barcelona’s General Assembly today, the former Po...
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As a warm-up to tonight’s match against Sevilla, FC Barcelona held its ordinary assembly of delegate members, featuring noteworthy remarks from president Laporta and also from Deco. The latter took ...
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