Barcelona have reached an agreement to extend Raphinha’s contract until 2030, with sporting director Deco confirming the development on Saturday, September 19, 2026, during the club’s Ordinary General Assembly. The announcement comes as the Brazilian forward continues a remarkable start to the 2026/27 campaign and establishes his long-term future at the Catalan club.
Deco said Raphinha’s renewal had been agreed and indicated that the 29-year-old would remain at Barcelona for the next four years. The latest development represents a further extension to the contract Raphinha signed in May 2025, when Barcelona secured his services until June 2028.
The new agreement reinforces Barcelona’s commitment to one of the most influential attacking players in Hansi Flick’s squad.
The timing of the Raphinha Barcelona contract extension coincides with an outstanding individual run for the Brazilian.
Before Saturday’s league match against Sevilla, Raphinha had scored nine goals in Barcelona’s opening six LaLiga games, according to the initial announcement. He had also adapted to a different attacking role, operating centrally rather than exclusively from the wing.
Barcelona’s official records show that Raphinha had already made an exceptional start to the campaign. Earlier in September, he became only the sixth player in the club’s history to score in each of the opening four LaLiga matches of a season. He had six goals across those four games.
His performances have also earned individual recognition. Barcelona confirmed that Raphinha was voted LaLiga’s Player of the Month for August after scoring five goals during the opening month of domestic competition.
Key Raphinha developments
- Joined Barcelona from Leeds United in 2022.
- Signed a previous contract extension through June 2028 in May 2025.
- Became an important member of Flick’s attack.
- Named one of Barcelona’s captains.
- Won LaLiga’s Player of the Month award for August 2026.
- Agreed a new contract arrangement that will keep him at Barcelona until 2030.
Raphinha joined Barcelona in July 2022 after establishing himself in the Premier League with Leeds United. His first season brought 10 goals and 12 assists as Barcelona won the LaLiga title. He subsequently maintained a significant attacking contribution before producing a major statistical breakthrough under Flick.
During the 2024/25 campaign, Raphinha recorded 34 goals and 25 assists in 56 appearances according to Barcelona’s account of the season. His output helped cement his status as one of the central figures in Flick’s attacking system.
The club has also increasingly trusted him with leadership responsibilities. Raphinha has worn the captain’s armband and retained the No. 11 shirt for the 2026/27 campaign.
His contract situation therefore represents more than simply retaining another attacking option. It gives Barcelona continuity around a player who has become an established part of the first-team structure.
Raphinha was not the only player mentioned by Deco during Saturday’s assembly.
The sporting director also confirmed progress on new agreements for young Barcelona players Xavi Espart and Marc Bernal. The moves indicate that the club is simultaneously working to retain established first-team performers and secure members of its emerging generation.
Barcelona’s squad already contains a mix of experienced internationals and academy-developed talent. The club’s 2026/27 squad list includes Raphinha alongside Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Gavi, Marc Bernal and Xavi Espart.
The renewal programme could therefore shape the core of the squad beyond the current season.
Raphinha subsequently strengthened his case on the pitch on September 19, scoring a hat-trick as Barcelona came from behind to defeat Sevilla 3-1 at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán.
Youssouf Fofana gave Sevilla the lead before Raphinha scored three times to complete Barcelona’s comeback. The result maintained the club’s perfect start to the LaLiga campaign.
The performance also moved Raphinha’s league tally to 12 goals after seven matches, according to match coverage.
His latest goals arrived on the same day that Deco publicly confirmed the agreement over his future, adding further context to Barcelona’s decision to retain him for the long term.
The agreement gives Barcelona a clearer long-term picture in attack while preserving the services of a player who has become an important contributor under Flick.
Raphinha’s ability to operate from the wing or through the middle gives the coach another tactical option, while his goalscoring record provides additional attacking depth alongside Barcelona’s other forwards.
The immediate priority will be to formalise the agreement and complete the contractual process. Until the final documentation is signed, the distinction between an agreed renewal and a completed contract remains important.
For now, however, Deco’s announcement signals that Raphinha’s future is firmly aligned with Barcelona through 2030, extending a relationship that began when he arrived from Leeds four years earlier.
