FC Barcelona continues to plan for a bright future, securing the contract renewal of a key player to bolster their squad for the 2025-26 season.
This was great news and an indication of the intimacy of the negotiation process and the future of the Club under this sporting director, Deco.
This contract renewal allocates a key attacking player to the Camp Nou, who will continue to deploy his craft for Barcelona in the foreseeable future, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.
Witha new manager, Hansi Flick expected to sign in the next couple of days, Barcelona is building a strong base for the 2025-26 season, ultimately supporting a blend of continuity and modern objectives as part of a planned return to the heights of European football. Stayed tuned — there is likely more news to come.
The player we are referring to is the Brazilian winger, Raphinha, who has signed up until June 2028.
Raphinha is a 29-year-old with incalculable flair, experience, and goal-scoring ability.
Raphinha’s contract supports Deco’s very hard work in recent months to renew or sign key players, ensuring continuity of the squad.
Raphinha’s ambitious performances, consistently cutting in from the right and producing end product, have made him a supporters’ favorite and key player in Flick’s incoming campaign.
Flick, who will be finalizing his own contract tomorrow, is apparently excited to link up with Raphinha, who possesses the work rate and creativity in accordance with the German manager’s high-pressing, attacking philosophy.
The timing of this and similar deals shows Barcelona wants to maintain their spine while targeting new players, and Flick has already gotten used to a crucial Premier League signing.
While there were financial obstacles, Deco was able to negotiate a deal and resolved domestically that Raphinha would revive interest from other suitors.
Raphinha’s contract renewal and the arrival of Flick have made the fans happy, and now they can look forward to using their new signings to make a challenging,g competitive schedule campaign.
🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona have reached an agreement with Raphinha over new deal, all done! 💣
The Brazilian will sign until June 2028, one more important renewal for Barça with Deco’s huge work in recent months.
Flick signs new deal tomorrow… and then time for Raphinha. ✍🏻🔒 pic.twitter.com/nU3P6nHmSU
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 20, 2025
Want to get the latest Barcelona news direct to your phone? Join our WhatsApp community by clicking here.