🔻 Deco, Barcelona’s sporting director, announced that the club has reached an agreement to renew Raphinha’s contract, and that the new contract for the team captain will be valid until 2030. He also reported an agreement to extend Xavi Espart and Marc Bernal’s contracts.

🔹 Raphinha, who two seasons ago extended his contract until 2028, has two more years left with Barcelona, but according to Deco, two additional years are expected to be added to his contract as well.

🔹 The 29-year-old forward has started the 2025-26 season brilliantly, scoring nine goals and providing three assists in Barcelona’s first six matches in La Liga. In the team’s first Champions League match against Feyenoord, he also scored two goals.

🔹 Raphinha, in an interview the day before, about continuing his stay at Barcelona, said: «Yes, I want to extend my contract. When I last renewed, I signed my contract until 2028. Given the start I’ve had this season, I feel like I can continue for a few more years.»

🔹 He added: «I would be very happy to extend my contract, and I hope I can finish my playing career here and not have to go to another club.»