Raphinha signs Barcelona contract extension until 2030
In brief
Barcelona officially announced on 5 November 2026 that captain Raphinha has extended his contract until 30 June 2030. The 29-year-old Brazil forward has scored 15 goals in 10 La Liga games this season.
Barcelona confirmed on 5 November 2026 that club captain Raphinha has signed a contract extension. Citing the club's official announcement, Turkish outlets Sabah and Sporx report that the 29-year-old Brazilian is now tied to the Catalan club until 30 June 2030. ScoreLab data shows his previous deal ran until 30 June 2028, so the extension adds two years.
According to Sözcü, Raphinha signed the new deal at a ceremony in the club offices at Camp Nou, attended by president Joan Laporta. German magazine kicker described the renewal as expected and said the forward is in the form of his life.
How has Raphinha performed this season?
ScoreLab data puts Raphinha's 2026/27 league record at 15 goals and 3 assists from 10 appearances, a goal every 48 minutes. Sporx's all-competitions tally stands at 19 goals and 3 assists in 13 official matches, 4 of those goals coming in 3 Champions League games, for 22 direct goal contributions.
| Stat | 2026/27 La Liga |
|---|---|
| Matches | 10 |
| Goals | 15 |
| Assists | 3 |
| Minutes per goal | 48 |
| Goals per 90 (last season / this season) | 0.84 / 1.87 |
| Average rating | 8.27 |
Source: ScoreLab data
ScoreLab data shows Raphinha has more than doubled his scoring rate, from 0.84 goals per 90 minutes last season to 1.87. He ranks first among La Liga attackers and leads Barcelona's scoring charts. His recent form has held up: he scored twice in the 6-1 home win over Deportivo Alavés on 31 October 2026, then scored twice again and was named player of the match as Barcelona beat Aston Villa 3-0 in the Champions League on 3 November 2026.
What has Raphinha won at Barcelona?
Raphinha joined Barcelona from Leeds United in July 2022. Sabah reports that he has since scored 94 goals in 190 games for the Catalan club, and his medal haul includes 3 La Liga titles, 3 Spanish Super Cups and 1 Copa del Rey. Sporx adds that his brace against Aston Villa drew him level with Ronaldinho in joint fourth place among Barcelona's highest-scoring Brazilians.
He is also a regular for Brazil, with 12 goals and 9 assists in 43 internationals according to ScoreLab data. His current market value stands at €48.8 million.
What did Barcelona say about the extension?
Barcelona announced the extension on the club's official social media accounts with a message focused on Raphinha's role as captain.
“A true statement of intent. Our beloved captain will continue to lead the project until 2030.”
The financial terms and any release clause did not appear in the announcement as quoted by the sources. The new deal means Raphinha is set to spend the peak years of his career at Barcelona, wearing the captain's armband.
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Frequently asked questions
When does Raphinha's Barcelona contract expire?
Barcelona announced on 5 November 2026 that Raphinha's new contract runs until 30 June 2030. His previous deal was due to expire on 30 June 2028.
How many goals has Raphinha scored this season?
Raphinha has scored 15 goals in 10 La Liga games in 2026/27 (ScoreLab data), and 19 in 13 matches across all competitions (Sporx).
When did Raphinha join Barcelona?
Raphinha joined Barcelona from Leeds United in July 2022 and has scored 94 goals in 190 appearances for the club since.
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