‎Raphinha signs new Barcelona contract until 2030

Brazilian forward Raphinha has officially put pen to paper on a new contract with Barcelona that runs until 2030.

‎Now the club captain, Raphinha has become a key player in Hansi Flicks’ setup and has now been rewarded with an extension that will keep him at the club for another three and a half seasons.

‎Raphinha has scored 19 goals in just 13 appearances in all competitions this year, including a brace in Tuesday’s 3-0 UEFA Champions League win over Aston Villa.

‎The former Leeds United forward has been deployed as number 9 this season after Barcelona failed in their pursuit of Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez this summer.

‎Raphinha has filled the void left by the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres. The Brazilian star scored in seven of Barça’s first eight fixtures, only failing to find the net against Levante, when he provided two assists in a 4-2 victory.

‎His goals have propelled Barca’s impressive start to the campaign — 13 wins from 15 games — ahead of Sunday’s top of the table clash in LaLiga away at Atlético Madrid.

‎Raphinha will now be eager to help his team continue their good form by taking all three points against a well-drilled Atletico side.

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