Madrid (AFP) – Author of a spectacular start to the season, FC Barcelona captain Raphinha renewed his contract until 2030 this Thursday, the Spanish club announced.
First modification: 05/11/2026 - 13:59
"A declaration of intentions. Our beloved captain will continue to lead our project until 2030," Barça said in a statement.
The 29-year-old Brazilian forward, whose contract expired in 2028, had declared in an interview in September that he wanted to continue his adventure in Barcelona and even finish his career in the Catalan capital.
Barça's sporting director, Deco, had then announced an agreement with the former Rennes player, promoted to captain this season after the departures of Ronald Araujo and Marc André ter Stegen.
Replaced as a center forward after the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, Raphinha is the most decisive player in Europe since the start of the season, with 19 goals and three assists in thirteen games in all competitions.
Signed by Barça in 2022, the Brazilian became a fearsome finisher and attack leader since the arrival of German coach Hansi Flick in 2024.
It has been a fundamental element in the last two consecutive League titles (2025 and 2026).
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