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Raphinha has signed a new contract with Barcelona that will keep him at the club until June 2030, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
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The agreement has been completed with the Brazilian winger’s representatives and lawyers, bringing an end to uncertainty over his long-term future at Camp Nou.
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Barcelona are expected to formally announce the renewal and hold a ceremony later this week, potentially on Friday, subject to the completion of the remaining documentation.
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The new deal rewards Raphinha after a remarkable rise in importance at Barcelona, where he has developed into one of the club’s key attacking players.
October 06, (THEWILL) – Raphinha has taken another major step towards becoming a long-term Barcelona figure after signing a new contract that will keep him at the Catalan club until June 2030.
Transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, broke the news on Tuesday, revealing that the agreement between Barcelona and the Brazilian winger has been completed and sealed after the final details were concluded with his representatives and lawyers. The formal announcement from the club is still pending, but the contract itself has reportedly been signed.
Romano posted on X that Raphinha’s new deal had been approved and closed with his camp and legal representatives, with Barcelona now preparing for the next stage of the process. According to the report, an official announcement and presentation ceremony could take place this week, with Friday identified as the likely date if the remaining documentation proceeds according to plan.
The development represents a significant change from the position Barcelona found themselves in when Raphinha’s existing contract was still scheduled to run until 2028. The club had already indicated its desire to extend the Brazilian’s stay, with sporting director Deco revealing in September that negotiations were well advanced for a deal that would take him through to 2030.
Raphinha’s Barcelona Rise
Raphinha’s new agreement comes after a remarkable transformation in his status at Barcelona.
The Brazilian joined the club from Leeds United in 2022 and initially faced the challenge of establishing himself in an attack filled with expectations and competition. Over time, however, his importance to the team has grown considerably.
His breakthrough has been particularly evident under Hansi Flick, with Raphinha developing into one of Barcelona’s most influential attacking players while also taking on greater leadership responsibilities.
Barcelona had already rewarded his progress with a contract extension in May 2025 that was due to keep him at the club until June 2028. At the time, the club described the Brazilian as a player who had reached another level after producing 34 goals and 25 assists in 56 games during the 2024-25 campaign.
His continued development has now convinced the club to go further.
Barcelona Move To Secure Another Key Player
The decision to extend Raphinha until 2030 fits into a broader strategy by Barcelona to secure the core of their squad for the long term.
The Catalan club has been working to keep several important players tied down, with the futures of members of its young and established core receiving considerable attention. Raphinha’s renewal gives Barcelona another important piece of certainty as the club looks to maintain its competitiveness in Spain and Europe.
The Brazilian’s situation had attracted considerable attention because of his importance to the team’s attack. His form at the beginning of the current campaign strengthened the argument for Barcelona to move quickly, with reports in September highlighting his impressive start to the season.
Deco had already indicated that the renewal was “quite advanced” before the latest development, saying administrative matters remained to be completed. The latest report from Romano suggests that those negotiations have now reached their decisive stage, with the contract signed and sealed.
Official Announcement Still To Come
Although the agreement has been completed, Barcelona have yet to make their official announcement.
That distinction is important because Romano’s report confirms the signing while saying the formal announcement and ceremony are expected later this week rather than stating that they have already taken place.
If everything goes according to plan with the documentation, Friday could provide the moment when Barcelona officially present Raphinha’s new commitment to the club.
The ceremony would mark the culmination of a relationship that has evolved considerably since the Brazilian arrived in Catalonia four years ago.
Raphinha has gone from an attacking signing competing for his place to a central figure in Barcelona’s plans. His performances, leadership and attacking output have increasingly made him one of the players the club cannot afford to lose.
A Long-Term Commitment
The new contract also provides clarity for Raphinha at a crucial stage of his career.
Rather than entering the final years of his existing agreement with uncertainty surrounding his future, the 29-year-old now has the security of a deal that runs until June 2030.
For Barcelona, it is equally significant. The club has secured a proven attacking player for another four seasons and avoided the possibility of entering the market for a replacement in the near future.
The formal announcement may still be days away, but the most important part of the process has already been completed.
Raphinha has signed. Barcelona’s long-term commitment to their Brazilian star now runs until June 2030.
Olumide Atiba is a sports journalist with THEWILL, known for his keen news sense and compelling storytelling. He has built a reputation for turning leads into clear, well-structured reports that resonate with readers, with a strong focus on football coverage
