Saudi Arabia renews its push for Raphinha with above-market offers

Raphinha has recovered his best form at FC Barcelona after two months out injured, and his impact on the team's improvement is evident. The resurgence has not gone unnoticed in Saudi Arabian football, where several clubs have reactivated exorbitant economic proposals to try to convince the Brazilian international. According to the latest information, the winger has more than one offer on the table considered "off-market"

Since his arrival at Barça, the footballer has received offers from the Saudi Pro League, and he himself has publicly acknowledged that such approaches existed. However, Raphinha has always prioritized staying in the competitive European elite and defending the Barça jersey. Now, despite his previous rejections, the Saudi offensive is far from stopping.

Raphinha's Tremendous Performance Sparks Saudi Interest

The Brazilian's excellent form has reactivated the interest of several Gulf clubs, who are looking to add top-tier European profiles to their league. With his ability to unbalance opponents, passing range, and growing offensive influence, Raphinha has established himself as one of the most decisive players in Hansi Flick's system.

The Saudi Pro League, known for multi-million dollar contracts and off-the-charts salaries, considers the Barça forward a strategic target. In recent weeks, they have even reportedly increased the figures compared to initial contacts last summer, according to sources consulted by those close to the player.

The 2026 World Cup, key to Raphinha's decision

Raphinha seriously considered the first Saudi proposals he received months ago, but his priority was always to maintain the highest competitive level to arrive in full form for the 2026 World Cup with the Brazilian national team. Sources close to the player confirm that this sporting motivation was the decisive argument for rejecting millionaire offers.

The forward, fully committed to the Barça project, understands that competing in Europe is crucial for maintaining his international status. Brazil's coaching staff shares this view: staying at a top-tier club would strengthen his chances of starting in the major tournament.

The post-World Cup scenario could be different

Despite his recent loyalty to **Barça**, his future could change after the World Cup. **Raphinha will turn 30 in 2026** and understands that the opportunity to secure a gigantic contract might not come again. However, those close to him assure that there is no intention of forcing anything in the short term

The player feels comfortable in Barcelona, maintains an excellent relationship with the locker room, and renewed until 2028, but he also doesn't close the door to considering future offers if they continue to surpass figures that the European market can hardly match.

The conditions agreed by Raphinha in his renewal with Barça

Raphinha renews with FC Barcelona until 2028 and reinforces his leadership role in Flick's project

One of the relevant points is that, in the renewal signed last May, Raphinha agreed with the club a series of conditions that would facilitate a potential departure, as long as a “multi-million” proposal from Saudi Arabia arrived. The Brazilian's previous release clause reached one billion euros, but Barça has never made the new figure public after signing the updated contract.

According to sources close to the footballer, there is a “cordial understanding” between the parties to consider any extraordinary offer at the right time, always under the premise that the final decision will rest with the player. The club's stance today is clear: Raphinha is considered non-transferable in the medium term, but they will not block his departure if the footballer requests to explore projects that are economically impossible to match.

What can happen from now on?

Sources consulted by FCBN explain that, although offers are already on the table, no immediate move is foreseen. Barça does not contemplate a mid-season operation, and Raphinha also does not want to destabilize his current moment. The scenario suggests that any negotiation, if it were to occur, would come from the summer of 2026 onwards.

For now, the Brazilian will continue to be one of the main protagonists of the Barça project, while Saudi Arabia intensifies its efforts to convince him. **Time will tell if the millions from the Gulf manage to break the conviction of a footballer who, today, feels his place is still at Camp Nou**.