Raphinha is having the best season of his career since he landed at FC Barcelona. In his third year as a blaugrana, the Brazilian winger has reached impressive figures that have made him one of the team's offensive references and a key piece for Flick. It's no wonder: Raphinha has managed to score 30 goals and provide 23 assists in 50 matches, numbers worthy of a player established in the continent's elite.
It's no longer a surprise to anyone that, at 28 years old, the Brazilian has definitively exploded under Flick's orders.The German coach has made him one of the main contributors to the historic season that Barça is having, which could achieve the treble. In that context, Raphinha even emerges as one of the great favorites for the next Ballon d'Or.
They Want to Break the Market
That level of performance hasn't gone unnoticed. According to Sport, Al-Hilal is preparing a massive offer to take the Brazilian this very summer. The Saudi club wants to make Raphinha their new big star, and they are offering him a four-year contract for a total of 200 million euros.
The proposal is tempting from an economic standpoint, but Raphinha is clear about his priority. As of today, his intention is to stay at Barça, where he has found stability, recognition, and the possibility to fight for all the titles. He knows that this season can be historic both for the club and for his personal career, and he doesn't want to jump ship right now.
Barça Makes a Decision
Al-Hilal is also willing to put 100 million euros on the table to convince Barça, but the sports management isn't considering letting the player go. Raphinha has reached his peak level at the right moment, and selling him would go against the competitive project that Hansi Flick, Joan Laporta, and Deco have consolidated. FC Barcelona's priority is to keep their best footballers and consolidate the base of a champion team, and Raphinha is currently an untouchable piece in that plan.
Meanwhile, Raphinha only thinks about continuing to succeed at Barça. Unlike other players who have seen an opportunity to cash in in Arabia, the blaugrana '11' remains focused solely on sports. He wants to continue competing at the elite, highest level, and win titles with the club that trusted him when he made the leap from the Premier League.