Saudi Arabia Puts an End to All Rumors about Raphinha

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Raphinha already knows Al Hilal's stance regarding the rumors that placed him as one of the FC Barcelona players who could leave the club during the summer transfer window. The Saudi team has denied starting negotiations for the Brazilian and assures that his name is not among the priorities to reinforce the squad this season.

The clarification comes after several weeks marked by information about a possible multimillion-dollar proposal from Saudi Arabia. However, the winger has always maintained a firm stance: his intention is to continue wearing the Blaugrana colors and assume a leading role in the new sports project.

Al Hilal closes the door on Raphinha

According to information from the Saudi club, as reported by '365Scores', there has been no official, verbal, or in-person contact with Raphinha's environment. The club also considers it unlikely that this situation will change over the summer, so the operation is practically ruled out before entering a real negotiation phase.

In Riyadh, there is also some discomfort over the use of the club's name in a story that was never part of its planning. In Arabia, they interpret that the rumors could be in response to someone's interest in improving the player's contract, a hypothesis that the club has publicly dismissed.

The ongoing discussions between both clubs correspond to a different matter. The Saudi team and Barça are working towards finalizing the permanent transfer of Joao Cancelo, a deal valued at around 10 million euros including variables and fixed amounts.

This negotiation has sparked parallel speculations about the forward. Nonetheless, the Arab entity completely separates these two cases and emphasizes that the winger is not part of the list drawn up by the sports management.

FC Barcelona maintains its trust

The response from Saudi Arabia is a relief for the Blaugrana club, which was expecting to talk to the player after his vacation and World Cup participation. The sports management was not considering letting go of one of its main assets, although an extraordinary proposal would always require an assessment of the economic scenario.

Raphinha, aged 29, with a contract until June 30, 2028, and an approximate market value of 70M€, has undeniable competitive weight: he ended the last season with 21 goals in 33 official matches, figures that support his role as a key player in Barcelona's attack.

A Leader Who Aims to Conquer the Champions League

The Brazilian wishes to continue competing in LaLiga and believes he still has important goals to achieve in Barcelona. His top priority is to lead the team in Europe and strive for a Champions League title, which has become the main sporting ambition in the squad.

There is also an underlying salary issue. The arrival of new signings and the contract renewals of other key players may alter the team's salary structure, but the club considers the agreement signed in May 2025 as final. Currently, there are no plans for an immediate review of his conditions.

Interest from Saudi Arabia or the Premier League may resurface if the market shifts because his performance and experience make him a sought-after asset. Nevertheless, any offer will require the player's consent, which remains decisive.

With the Saudi denial on the table, Raphinha faces the summer with a clearer future. His path remains tied to FC Barcelona, defending the LaLiga title, and the significant challenge of leading the Catalan team towards Champions League glory.

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