Raphinha signs new Barcelona contract through 2030

Barcelona captain Raphinha has signed a contract extension keeping him at the club until June 2030, Spanish media reported.

• Spanish newspaper Sport reported the agreement between Barcelona and Raphinha is complete, with the club awaiting paperwork before an official announcement.
• Raphinha has scored 14 goals with three assists in eight matches across all competitions this season.
• Sporting director Deco announced at September's general assembly that Raphinha would extend through June 2030.
• Barcelona has also secured Egypt striker Hamza Abdelkarim's extension until 2030, raising his release clause to 150 million euros.
• Barcelona will officially announce Raphinha's renewal on Friday in a signing ceremony with president Joan Laporta, followed by a press conference.
• The renewed agreement keeps Raphinha's release clause at one billion euros and includes a salary improvement over his previous contract.
• Raphinha rejected offers from Saudi clubs, while coach Hansi Flick convinced him to stay and deployed him as a centre-forward.