Barcelona 'opens the door' for Raphinha to leave

Barcelona have confirmed their flexible stance on Raphinha's future: if the Brazilian star wants to move to Saudi Arabia after the 2026 World Cup, the club will not stand in his way.

Barcelona 'open the door' for Raphinha to leave.

This is not a hasty decision, but a calculated move in the context that Barca is forced to be flexible with salary funds and squad restructuring plans.

Accordingly, the Barca leadership considers Raphinha an important pillar in the current period, but also understands that Saudi Arabian football is becoming an attractive destination with financial offers far beyond the competitiveness of La Liga. "Giving the green light" for an exit route after the 2026 World Cup helps Barca be more proactive in personnel planning, while respecting the player's personal wishes if he wants to find a new challenge.

Raphinha has been a consistent performer at Camp Nou since joining the club, providing the goals, assists and penetration Barca desperately need on the right flank. However, his long-term future is up for debate as the Catalan club consider all the financial factors. A lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia could generate enough revenue for Barca to accelerate the process of stabilising their budget and reinvesting in the squad.

However, Barca confirmed that they will keep Raphinha until the end of the 2026 World Cup campaign, meaning that the player will remain in the club's sports plan for at least one more season. In the context of the team aiming for stability under a new playing philosophy, maintaining experienced factors like Raphinha is a reasonable choice.

The message from Camp Nou is therefore quite clear: Barca respects the player's future, but does not abandon his professional value in the present. The final decision will depend on Raphinha's wishes after the biggest football festival on the planet.

Source: https://znews.vn/barcelona-mo-cua-cho-raphinha-ra-di-post1608608.html