Barcelona extend Raphinha’s contract through 2030

Barcelona announced on November 5 that captain Raphinha had signed a two-year contract extension through 2030, extending the Brazil forward’s deal beyond its previous 2028 expiry. The new agreement is set to run until June 30, 2030, according to United Press International (UPI).

What Raphinha said about his Barcelona future

Raphinha said he felt “great pride” in the extension and in what he had achieved at Barcelona, both individually and collectively. He added that he would love to finish his career at the club if his legs continued to let him play at a high level. His remarks describe a personal wish, alongside the confirmed contract term through 2030.

Raphinha’s role and current fitness

UPI reported that Raphinha had moved from his initial role as a right winger to playing on the left wing and as a centre forward. The report also said he was recovering from an injury and did not consider himself fully fit. Raphinha said he was doing well and told fans not to worry, saying he took good care of himself.

Barcelona’s captain is also its leading scorer this season, Reuters reported, with 19 goals in 13 appearances. UPI separately reported 15 goals in 10 La Liga appearances and four in three Champions League appearances. The reports give different totals for his career assists, so that figure is not included here.

The extension comes as Barcelona leads La Liga, two points ahead of second-place Atletico, according to UPI. The report said Barcelona was due to play Atletico in Madrid on Sunday, November 8, and that Brazil was scheduled to face Japan in a friendly in Singapore on November 14.