Saudi Arabia launch massive €100m raid for Barcelona star
The club has even made an earlier bite at the cherry with a €100 million bid to Barcelona, to test their resolve to keep their star man.
The club has even made an earlier bite at the cherry with a €100 million bid to Barcelona, to test their resolve to keep their star man.
The offers planned to be presented will be eye-watering, both in terms of transfer fees and wages, putting Barcelona in a difficult position.
The €80 million transfer fee reflects Raphinha’s skyrocketed value, but it remains to be seen whether any club will meet Barcelona’s demands.
Raphinha has been a revelation under Hansi Flick, a form that has even seen him talked about for the Ballon d’Or.
Barcelona have made a sensational decision to sell Raphinha for this price.
The drama began in the dying minutes when the referee waved away a potential corner kick and instead blew the final whistle.
The club will hope Raphinha plays on his emotions as they chase trophies.
With the Copa del Rey final looming, his return is a priceless morale booster for Flick’s squad.
Barcelona will be without two key players for their upcoming clash against Osasuna.