Offer of 100 million for Raphinha

The Brazilian winger has become the main target of several top teams in the world.

Javier Parra Peña | 7 Jan 2026 | 02.00
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Offer of 100 million for Raphinha.
Offer of 100 million for Raphinha.

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Football is preparing for an earthquake after it was revealed that Al Hilal has rekindled its interest in signing Raphinha. The Saudi club's board has taken advantage of recent negotiations for the loan of João Cancelo to put a staggering figure on the table. The proposal from the Saudi Pro League giant amounts to 100 million euros, split into 80 fixed and another 20 in variables.

This move aims to fill the stellar void left by Neymar and establish Simone Inzaghi's team as the absolute benchmark in the Asian continent. Meanwhile, FC Barcelona is cautiously observing an offer that, due to its economic magnitude, would be almost impossible to match in the current European market, according to El Nacional.

Al Hilal's total offensive for the Brazilian star

The sports project of the Riyadh team spares no expenses to convince the skillful Barça winger to move to the desert. Al Hilal wants the 29-year-old forward to become the new icon of their squad, following the discreet performance of their previous big Brazilian investment. The Saudi envoys have crafted a sky-high contract that would exceed any wage expectations, aiming to entice the player with a winning and financially unbeatable project.

Despite Joan Laporta's initial rejection last summer, the Arabian side's persistence shows that money is not a barrier. Inzaghi has personally given the green light to the operation, seeing the Brazilian as the ideal player to raise the competitive level of his team's setup.

Raphinha facing the crossroads of Camp Nou and the World Cup

Raphinha's sporting reality in Barcelona is at its peak, established as an undisputed leader for Hansi Flick. The German coach has reiterated multiple times that he considers the Brazilian international as an untouchable piece, both for his defensive commitment and offensive impact.

However, Al Hilal is confident that the magnitude of the 100 million euros will make the Barcelona board, in need of revenue, hesitate. The player has his sights set on the 2026 World Cup, where he aspires to be a regular for his national team coach and shine in the global tournament. While his initial desire was always to succeed in blue and red, there is an unwritten agreement with the sporting direction that could radically alter everything.

The verbal agreement with Deco and Barcelona's future

The Barça sporting director and the player himself have reached a commitment where an exit would be facilitated for irresistible offers. Al Hilal is well aware of this unwritten agreement and plans to trigger it to reopen a negotiation that seemed closed just a few months ago.

If the winger decides that his cycle in Spain has concluded, the Catalan club would not pose insurmountable obstacles to accept this multimillion external proposition. This financial injection would allow the Catalan entity to enter the market with enviable solvency to seek reinforcements for the upcoming season. However, the Barça fans fear losing one of their most charismatic captains and references at such a crucial moment in the project.

The outcome of this operation will kick off a summer transfer window that promises to be historic for the finances of both involved clubs. Al Hilal keeps pressing with an open checkbook while Barça contemplates whether the departure of their star compensates for the huge economic profit.

The final decision rests on a player who has proven to be one of the best in the world but now faces an unprecedented temptation. Only time will tell if the Brazilian's magic stays at Camp Nou or moves to the thriving Saudi league. The offer is on the table, and the next months will be crucial in defining the future of one of the sport's great figures.

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