Key Highlights
- In every public conversation, he has repeated the same phrase: “Only Barça.”His commitment is also evident behind the scenes.
- Journalists close to the team describe him as fully involved in the daily routine.
- As journalist Xavi Campos noted, “I see him very comfortable, very integrated, very involved, committed.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHowever, reports emerging this week suggest that the winger’s situation may be more nuanced than his public stance.
- According to Catalunya Ràdio’s Barça Reservat, there is a verbal understanding between Raphinha, Deco, and the club that was established during his contract renewal last season.
- While he signed until 2028, he reportedly agreed to conditions that would make it easier for him to accept a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, should he choose to pursue one. Campos explained the context of that agreement, saying, “He has a contract until 2028, he renewed last season, but he has had the temptation of Saudi Arabia on the table for a long time.