Spanish press reports indicate that Barcelona’s management doesn’t mind selling Raphinha next summer, but only if a substantial financial offer is made to resolve the Catalan club’s financial crisis.
The Brazilian star has been in impressive form this season, contributing 48 goals in all competitions, making him a candidate for the Ballon d’Or alongside Mohamed Salah and Ousmane Dembélé.
Indeed, negotiations are underway between Barcelona and Raphinha over a contract renewal and a salary increase, with a release clause that could be activated after the World Cup. However, the reality is that the Blaugrana are open to an early sale of the 27-year-old.
According to recent reports, Barcelona will immediately accept any offer for Raphinha in the region of €120 million. Joan Laporta’s administration believes this figure will provide a safe haven to improve the club’s financial position and financial figures, as well as the potential for major signings.
Indeed, Liverpool winger Luis Diaz is Laporta’s top target next summer, and signing him would require sacrificing at least one player to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations. Raphinha could be that departing Camp Nou star.
It’s worth noting that the player has recently indicated his intention to remain with Barça unless he finds a new deal, while Manchester United is said to be the club most interested in signing the former Leeds United player.
