Barcelona attacker Raphinha penned a new contract extension until 2028 following a spectacular season.
The 28-year-old, whose previous contract was to expire in 2027, has played a crucial role in Barca’s victorious domestic treble.
“Barcelona and Raphinha have reached an agreement for the renewal of his contract, which will link him to the club until June 30, 2028,” said the Catalan giants in a statement.
The Brazilian who is a candidate to win the Ballon d’Or, has scored 34 goals and provided 25 assists in 56 matches across all competitions.
Raphinha is the joint top goalscorer in the Champions League with 13 goals, but Barcelona were knocked out in a thrilling semi-final tie against Inter Milan.
He netted a hat-trick in Barca’s group stage win over Bayern Munich and a brace in the recent Clasico win over Real Madrid.
Raphinha’s contract renewal follows coach Hansi Flick’s on Wednesday, with the German penning a new deal until 2027.
Teenage winger Lamine Yamal, is also expected to sign a new contract in the coming weeks.
His agent Jorge Mendes spoke to reporters, saying “he will renew [his deal] soon”, after having lunch with Yamal on the outskirts of Barcelona on Thursday.
Raphinha and Yamal have been devastating on the flanks for Barcelona, either side of veteran striker Robert Lewandowski.
The Catalans have scored 99 goals in 37 La Liga matches and are hoping to pass a century on Sunday when they visit Athletic Bilbao in the last match of the season.
Raphinha arrived in 2022 from Leeds United for around £55 million and helped Barcelona win La Liga in his first season.
However he came close to leaving the club after a disappointing 2023-24 campaign, but was convinced to remain at the club by Flick.
