Barcelona:Barcelona captain Raphinha has signed a two-year contract extension, securing his place at the Spanish La Liga club until June 30, 2030. The 29-year-old Brazilian forward, whose full name is Raphael Dias Belloli, signed the agreement in a ceremony attended by club president Joan Laporta.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Raphinha expressed his pride during the ceremony and mentioned his hopes of staying with the club for many more years. Despite acknowledging he is not yet at full strength, he reassured fans that he is doing everything possible to perform at his best.

This season, Raphinha has taken on a more central attacking role and is adapting to the demands of playing center forward. He joined Barcelona from English club Leeds United in 2022 and is now in his fifth season with the Catalan side. Over his tenure, he has made 190 appearances, scored 94 goals, and won several titles including three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey, and three Spanish Super Cups.

Raphinha has started the 2026-27 campaign impressively, scoring 19 goals across all competitions, with 15 in La Liga and four in the UEFA Champions League.