Barcelona captain Raphinha extends contract until 2030

Barcelona captain Raphinha has officially signed a contract extension keeping him at the club until 2030. The agreement was finalized on November 5, 2026, in the presence of club president Joan Laporta. This extension reinforces his role as a key leader within the team, building on a performance trajectory that has seen him surpass the goal-scoring records of former Barcelona compatriots Neymar and Rivaldo, while matching Robert Lewandowski’s statistics.

The 29-year-old Brazilian forward, originally signed from Leeds for 58 million euros in 2022, is experiencing a career-best start to the season with 19 goals and 3 assists in 13 appearances, largely while operating as a center forward. His current form was recently highlighted in a 3-0 Champions League victory against Aston Villa, where he scored twice. He has now scored in three consecutive matches, including two consecutive games with braces. The decision to renew his contract was initially announced by Deco during the club's General Assembly in September, and his continued presence is central to Barcelona's long-term competitive strategy.