Barcelona winger Raphinha has committed his future to the club by signing a contract extension that will keep him at Camp Nou until June 30, 2028. The Brazilian star put pen to paper on Thursday following what has been one of the most spectacular individual seasons in recent memory.
Originally contracted until 2027, Raphinha’s renewal adds another year to his stay, signaling the club’s strong belief in his importance to their ongoing project under newly re-signed coach Hansi Flick.
The 28-year-old was instrumental in Barcelona's incredible domestic treble-winning campaign, helping the team lift La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup. With 34 goals and 25 assists in just 56 appearances across all competitions, Raphinha is even being touted as a Ballon d'Or contender.
His Champions League performances were especially noteworthy—he currently sits as joint top scorer with 13 goals. That included a stunning hat-trick in the group stage against Bayern Munich and a brace in the recent El Clásico triumph over Real Madrid, which all but sealed the La Liga title for Barça.
Despite a semi-final exit to Inter Milan in the Champions League, Raphinha’s heroics on the European stage have cemented his place among the continent’s elite attackers.
The timing of his renewal comes just a day after head coach Hansi Flick also extended his stay until 2027. The club is clearly focused on stability, with plans to also secure the future of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal. The 17-year-old is expected to sign a new deal in the coming weeks, according to his agent Jorge Mendes.
Together, Raphinha and Yamal have formed a fearsome wing partnership, flanking veteran striker Robert Lewandowski in a high-powered Barça attack. The team has scored an impressive 99 goals in 37 La Liga matches, and they'll be aiming to break the 100-goal mark this weekend in their final league match against Athletic Bilbao.
Raphinha, who joined the Catalan club from Leeds United in 2022 for around £55 million, helped them
win La Liga in his debut season. Although rumors swirled last year about a potential departure after a challenging campaign, it was Flick's arrival and vision that ultimately convinced him to stay.
With this extension, Barcelona have locked down a key figure as they aim to build on this season’s success and reestablish their dominance in Europe.