FC Barcelona considers contract renewal for forward Raphinha

FC Barcelona Sporting Director Deco indicated the club intends to extend the contract of forward Raphinha. The 29-year-old has assumed a primary scoring role this season following the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres. Raphinha currently leads La Liga with six goals in four appearances and recently scored twice during a 5-1 Champions League victory against Feyenoord at the Spotify Camp Nou. The club seeks to balance squad contracts and secure the Brazilian through his peak years, as his current deal expires in June 2028. Managing these terms aims to avoid future complications and deter potential interest from the Saudi Pro League. Barcelona previously sought to sign Julian Alvarez as a replacement striker earlier this year, but those negotiations did not materialize, leading the team to acquire Gabriel Jesus instead.

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