According to what was published by “Sport” newspaper, Al-Hilal has offered Raphinha a contract for 4 years until 2029, with a total value of 200 million dollars, which is 50 million dollars annually, in addition to an official offer to Barcelona valued at 100 million euros for the player’s release.
Despite this enticing offer, sources indicate that Raphinha’s current desire is to continue at Barcelona, especially after becoming one of the team’s key pillars, and he previously rejected Saudi offers in the summer of 2024 after being persuaded by coach Hans Flick to stay.
The player, whose contract expires in 2027, is waiting for Barcelona’s management to improve his salary and extend his contract for a longer period, feeling underappreciated financially compared to his performance.
Although Barcelona is keen to keep the Brazilian star, the Catalan management does not rule out selling one of the team’s stars this summer to alleviate financial burdens, and Al-Hilal’s offer could be a golden opportunity in this context.
It is worth noting that major clubs in the English Premier League such as Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool have also shown interest in signing Raphinha, but they understand that the player currently prefers to stay with Barcelona.
