Raphinha and Barça, disagreement on the horizon? The keys that supposedly generate friction in his renewal

Raphinha's renewal with FC Barcelona has become a topic that has generated divided opinions. Initially, there seemed to be no major complication in advancing the contractual extension of a player who currently has an agreement with the institution until June 30, 2027, when the club deems it appropriate.

However, his outstanding 2024-25 season, with 30 goals and 23 assists in 49 matches, and his role as one of the club's great offensive references, has led to discussions about the conditions that could surround this renewal.

Alleged salary disagreement and contract length: The points of friction between Raphinha and Barcelona

Recently, information was leaked revealing that, although both 'Rapha' and the Azulgrana team intend to stay together for much longer, the first exploratory conversations revealed certain disagreements. The point of friction seems to be in a specific aspect: the salary. It is mentioned that there is a disparity between what the '11' requests, who currently receives approximately €12.5 million gross per year (according to 'Capology'), and what the team would be willing to offer.

From Raphinha's camp, there seems to be discontent with the economic proposal of FC Barcelona. It is reported that his camp is pressing for the Catalan team to improve the offer if they want to convince the forward to continue in the team.

Now, another source, 'SPORT', adds a new piece of information to this equation: the discrepancies are not only about salary but also about the length of the contract. Barcelona apparently intends to propose two additional years, but under the 1+1 formula, that is, one fixed year and another optional, conditioned on his performance. This offer does not seem to be to the liking of 'Rapha', who prefers that both years be fixed.

Release clause: a point of agreement

One aspect in which both parties seem to agree is the inclusion of a release clause in the contract. It is expected that this 'escape route' will have a price that allows for a possible negotiation in the future, in case the parties decide to take different paths. It is important to highlight that Raphinha remains an asset with a large market.

What will happen with Raphinha's renewal?

For the moment, it remains to be seen how the conversations between the player and FC Barcelona develop. Although there is still time to negotiate, it is expected that these conversations will be temporarily postponed because the club is at a crucial point in the season. In this context, it is likely that both the Azulgrana entity and the left winger will agree to prioritize sports, with the aim of finishing the season in the best possible way and, especially, achieving the long-awaited treble.