Barcelona go officially unveil new contract for their captain, Raphinha, on Thursday, as the Brazilian forward don agree to remain with the club until June 30, 2030.
Both parties don already sign the agreement since early October, with Raphinha, im representatives and Barcelona agreeing to all the terms.
Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, reveal this development for im X account on Wednesday, saying Barcelona don prepare to announce the new agreement wey go keep the player for the club until 2030.
Romano also confirm say everything don settle with Raphinha’s new agents ahead of the official announcement.
The new agreement add another two years to the Brazilian winger’s previous contract, wey suppose end for 2028.
Barcelona Sporting Director, Deco, first confirm say both sides don reach agreement in principle during the club’s general assembly for September.
At the time, Deco talk say Raphinha go remain with Barcelona for another four years, while the club prepare to complete the remaining paperwork.
The decision to extend Raphinha’s contract show how important the 29-year-old don become to Barcelona under manager Hansi Flick.
Raphinha, wey also dey serve as club captain, don dey enjoy impressive form this season, contributing plenty goals and assists for both La Liga and Champions League.
Im consistency, leadership and ability to score goals don make Barcelona see am as one of the important players wey dem need to keep for the team.
Raphinha join Barcelona from Leeds United for 2022 and gradually establish himself as one of the key players for the Spanish club.
The new agreement mean say fans go continue to see the Brazilian wear Barcelona colours for many more years as the club dey build im team under Flick.
