Raphinha, a Barcelona winger, extended his contract until 2028 on Thursday following a fantastic season.
The Brazilian played a key role in Barcelona’s success, winning the Copa del Rey, La Liga, and the Spanish Super Cup domestically, whose previous deal was set to expire in 2027.
The Catalan giants announced in a statement that Barcelona and Raphinha have reached an agreement to renew their contract, which will keep him with the club until 2028.
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In 56 matches, Raphinha, a candidate to receive the Ballon d’Or, has scored 34 goals and contributed 25 assists.
The 28-year-old has 13 goals in the Champions League, but Barcelona were beaten 3-2 in a thrilling semifinal contest against Inter Milan.
In the recent Clasico win over Real Madrid, which saw Barca almost take control of the La Liga, he netted a hat-trick.
Hansi Flick signed a new contract with Raphinha on Wednesday, signing a new one until 2027, following the German’s.
Lamine Yamal, 17, is expected to agree to a new contract in the coming weeks.
After a lunch with Yamal on Thursday, his agent Jorge Mendes said to the media that he would “renew” his contract soon.
Both Raphinha and Yamal, who are both veterans strikers Robert Lewandowski, have been devastating on Barcelona’s flanks.
In their final La Liga game against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, the Catalans hope to score 100 goals. They have already scored 99 goals in 37 of those matches.
Raphinha helped Barcelona win La Liga in his first season from Leeds United for around £55 million ($74 million).
However, despite having a bad 2023-2024 campaign, he was persuaded to leave the club by Flick.
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