Raphinha says he wants to extend Barcelona contract and end his career at the club

Barcelona forward Raphinha has said he plans to sign a contract extension and hopes to finish his playing career with the Catalan club.

• Raphinha told RAC 1 radio that he intends to renew his contract, which runs until June 2028, and hopes to end his career at Barcelona.
• Sporting director Deco said Barcelona will open new talks with the 29-year-old, who renewed in May 2025, to avoid late-stage negotiations over his future.
• Raphinha leads La Liga scoring with nine goals and has 11 across all competitions after a hat-trick in Barcelona's 7-2 win over Racing Santander.
• The Brazilian has started all seven Barcelona matches this season and was selected by coach Hansi Flick as the team's first captain.
• Raphinha said he did not know how his body would hold up when he signed his current extension, but his strong start has convinced him he has more years left.