Barcelona readying to propose a fresh contract for Rafinha
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It looks like Barcelona's friendly negotiations with their swanky Brazilian winger, Rafinha, are underway for an extension of his contract. But, here's the catch, the current deal expires in June 2027 - a loooong way off!
Rumors have it that, last week, the sporting director and Rafinha’s representative had a sit-down to discuss the stitch-up.
Not going to lie, Rafinha's been kickin' butt for the team this season, bagging an impressive 31 goals and 25 assists in 52 appearances across all competitions. That makes him the team's MVP, as far as goal-scoring and assists go.
Remember when we told you that the bots reckon Rafinha's odds for the Golden Ball are looking mighty fine this year? Yep, that's still mighty true.
He debuted for the club in 2022, after the blue and red team splashed 50 mill on him from Leeds. He's since helped the team clinch the Spanish championship and cup once, plus two Super Cups. The AI reckons he's worth a cool 80 mil euros.
Now, hold on to your hats - things haven't been straightforward in the negotiation process. Word on the streets is that while Barcelona's proposing a 1+1 year extension, the player's reps want a direct two-year extension. Add to that, Rafi's not satisfied with the financial terms and wants more dough than what's on the table - a tough pill for Barcelona to swallow given their financial woes.
To make matters more interesting, the Premier League and Saudi Arabian teams are keeping a close eye on our Brazilian superstar - adding fuel to the fire under Barcelona's feet to secure his long-term future.
Keep your eyes peeled for more updates on this thrilling drama, as the Catalan club's sporting director, Deco, remains involved in the talks, working toward a breakthrough. But, so far, no final agreement has been announced. Stay tuned!
- Bookmakers are considering Rafinha as a strong contender for the Golden Ball in 2022, with his impressive performance in football, having bagged 31 goals and 25 assists in 52 appearances.
- Despite Barcelona's ongoing negotiations with Rafinha for a contract extension, complications have arisen, as his representatives are pushing for a direct two-year agreement instead of the proposed 1+1 year extension.
- With the financial terms not meeting Rafinha's demands and Barcelona's financial woes, other Premier League and Saudi Arabian teams are targeting the Catalan winger, adding pressure on Barcelona to secure his long-term future.
- The current standoff between Barcelona and Rafinha's representatives has led to no final agreement being announced as yet, but the sporting director, Deco, is actively involved in the talks, aiming to reach a resolution.
