Barcelona winger Raphinha has publicly declared his absolute commitment to the Catalan club, expressing his desire to finish his professional career at Camp Nou.
Raphinha has continue his good form for Barcelona this season, scoring for fun in an attack that look unstoppable.
The Brazil international was appointed as the first captain by manager Hansi Flick this season, and that added responsibility appears to have elevated his performances on the pitch.
With speculation regarding his future circulating during the summer, Raphinha has firmly shut down any exit rumours by confirming his intention to remain with Barcelona for the foreseeable future.
The attacker revealed that he is eager to sit down with the club hierarchy to discuss a new deal.
”I renewed until 2028 with the idea that, by then, I would be 30 or 31 years old and I didn’t know how I would manage,” Raphinha told RAC1. The player admitted that his outstanding physical condition and brilliant form have entirely changed his perspective regarding how many years he has left at the absolute highest level of European football.
Raphinha celebrates scoring a hat-trick during the Spanish league football match between Barcelona and Racing Santander. (Photo by Lluis GENE / AFP via Getty Images)
Raphinha feels completely settled under the guidance of Hansi Flick and believes he can maintain his remarkable output for several more seasons.
The prolific goalscorer wants to reward the faith shown in him by dedicating the remainder of his playing days to Barcelona.
Emphasising his desire to avoid any future transfers, Raphinha confidently stated: “But given how I’ve started the season, I understand that I have enough to last a few more years. So, yes, I would be happy to extend my contract a little and finish my career here without having to go anywhere else.”
Raphinha currently leads the scoring charts in Spain with nine goals, proving his immense value to a team that have started the domestic campaign in spectacular fashion.
Raphinha will return to domestic action on Saturday when Barcelona face Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan.
