Will he leave Barcelona right after the 2026 World Cup? Catalan club receives lucrative offer for Raphinha
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
The future of Brazilian winger Raphinha at Barcelona remains highly uncertain, with the climax of this transfer saga expected to unfold immediately after the World Cup ends.
Details: According to Catalunya Radio, the Catalan club's management intends to make a final assessment of the player's situation after the tournament, as his continued stay with the Blaugrana is far from guaranteed.
The leading contender for the star winger is Saudi club Al-Hilal, which is already preparing an opening bid in the region of €80 million. However, Barcelona remain optimistic that, if negotiations advance, the final transfer fee could be even higher. The Catalan side's financial struggles may push the club to accept the deal.
An important factor in this story is an old promise Barcelona's management gave to Raphinha himself. Previously, the club committed to not standing in the Brazilian's way should he express a desire to leave. Now, the final decision will rest with the player, who will choose whether to continue his career in Saudi Arabia after returning from national team duty.
It's worth noting that this season, the Brazilian winger has played 33 matches for the Catalan club in all competitions, scoring 21 goals and providing 8 assists. Transfermarkt values the player at €70 million.
Reminder: Barcelona is preparing a record-breaking offer for Julián Álvarez.
