Barcelona want to repeat the Araujo strategy with contract extension for €80m-rated forward

Barcelona are looking to secure Raphinha’s long-term future at the club by extending his contract until 2030. 

According to Mundo Deportivo, discussions are already underway to modify his release clause, allowing him the option to leave for a reasonable fee in 2026 if he decides to move on.

The good news for Barcelona is that Raphinha has shown immense commitment to staying at the club. He is happier than ever and has never entertained the idea of leaving. 

His focus has always been on winning silverware with Barcelona, which has been his primary ambition since arriving at the club. He understands that he is in a crucial phase of his career, and the next two years could shape his long-term future.

Barcelona working on a strategy 

Barcelona are working on a contract strategy similar to the one used with Ronald Araujo. The idea is to keep the Brazilian winger tied to the club while offering him a structured exit option for the future. 

At present, Raphinha has a massive €1 billion release clause, but the club is considering adjusting it to a more realistic figure in line with his market value. 

This adjustment would come into effect from the summer of 2026, after the FIFA World Cup. If an opportunity arises that benefits all parties involved, he could have the option to move on.

Raphinha is happy at Barcelona

On a footballing level, Raphinha knows that he is unlikely to find a better sporting project than Barcelona. However, financially, there are clubs and emerging leagues with significantly greater spending power than the Catalan giants.

In recent transfer windows, several clubs from Saudi Arabia expressed serious interest in signing him, but the Brazilian rejected all offers. For him, the priority has always been Barcelona’s sporting project rather than financial incentives. 

His ultimate dream is to succeed at Barcelona, and that ambition remains unchanged. Since his arrival, he has worked tirelessly to solidify his place in the squad and fully identifies with the team’s vision. This is why he is eager to extend his stay.

*Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on the date of publication.