The Brazilian has become one of the world’s best players this season.
Marca writes that FC Barcelona is not closing the door on a possible sale of Raphinha, but has made it clear that it will only happen if they receive an offer of at least 100 million euros. Although the Brazilian has expressed a desire to stay at the club, the sporting leadership believes that a million-dollar sale can help balance the finances without weakening the team too much – as long as they find a proper replacement.
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Raphinha’s performances this season have been outstanding. He has not only established himself as a key player in Xavi Hernández’s attack, but has also glowed in the Champions League as the tournament’s top scorer. His offensive contributions have been crucial to Barça’s impressive season, with over 50 goal points (goals + assists), making him one of the most effective wingers in Europe.
FC Barcelona does not rule out Raphinha exit
The interest from Premier League clubs is great. Arsenal and Liverpool are monitoring the situation closely, while Chelsea – who previously tried to sign him before joining Camp Nou – are keeping an eye on the possibilities. Even clubs from Saudi Arabia have shown interest, especially after they failed to sign Mohamed Salah.
Despite this, Raphinha is sticking to his position: He wants to stay in Barcelona and feels comfortable in the current project. There have even been talks about a new contract to reinforce his commitment to the club. However, market pressure and Barcelona’s financial needs could still determine the outcome – and if a sale takes place, it will only be under very favourable financial terms for the Blaugrana.
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