Brazilian winger Raphinha has officially extended his contract with FC Barcelona until June 30, 2028, following an outstanding 2024–25 season.
📝 Key Contract Details
- Previous contract: Until 2027
- New deal: Extended by 1 year, valid through June 2028
- Club: FC Barcelona
- Player age: 28
🔥 2024–25 Season Performance
Raphinha had an exceptional season under manager Hansi Flick, helping the Catalan side secure a domestic treble:
- Games played: 56
- Goals: 34
- Assists: 25
He played a major role in:
- Winning La Liga
- Lifting the Copa del Rey
- Securing the Spanish Super Cup
🏆 Champions League & El Clasico Highlights
- Scored 13 goals and provided 9 assists in the Champions League, leading Barcelona to the semi-finals, where they were eliminated by Inter Milan.
- Played a starring role in all four El Clasico victories against Real Madrid, contributing 5 goals as Barça scored a total of 16.
💬 What Raphinha Said
“It’s very special. I’m very happy to add another year to my time with the Barcelona family. I’ve told my family — I want to stay here until the end of my dream career.”
📈 Progress Since Joining in 2022
- 2022–23 season: 10 goals, 12 assists
- 2023–24 season: 10 goals, 13 assists
- 2024–25 season: 34 goals, 25 assists (Breakthrough year)
🏅 Ballon d’Or Contention
After his stellar form, Raphinha is now considered a Ballon d’Or contender, alongside:
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
- Ousmane Dembélé (PSG)
🧢 New Leadership Role
Raphinha has also been named among Barcelona’s five captains for the next season:
- Marc-André ter Stegen
- Ronald Araújo
- Frenkie de Jong
- Pedri
- Raphinha
Barcelona fans will be delighted to see Raphinha commit long-term, as he aims to continue his prime years in the iconic Blaugrana shirt.
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