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FC Barcelona and Raphael Dias Belloli, known in the footbal world as Raphinha have reached an agreement to extend the player’s contract, keeping him at the club until 30 June 2030.
At the ceremony to mark his contract renewal, the Barça captain repeatedly stressed how proud he feels to be extending his stay at the club, “because of everything I’ve achieved at the club, both individually and collectively. I hope to stay for many more years and, if my legs allow me, to keep performing. I do everything I can for the club.”
Regarding his current fitness, he explained: “I’m doing very well, but I’m not at 100%. I take great care of myself, so the culers shouldn’t worry. I do everything I can to be at my best.”
He also described his figures so far this season as very positive, but adding that “there’s one trophy I’m still missing, but I want to win as many as possible in this shirt between now and 2030.”
He also discussed his new role as a centre forward: “I’ve changed position and I’m trying to do my best for everyone. I try to adapt to whatever is asked of me. I enjoy it, and it’s easier with the quality we have in this team.”
Finally, he reflected on his journey at Barça: “I want to give my best for the club and have a place in the hearts of the culers. In my first two years, I never imagined I’d be where I am now. I knew what I was capable of doing and giving to this club. I believed in my work and my determination to achieve good results.”
The Brazilian joined Barça in the 2022/23 season. Since then, he has made 190 appearances, scoring 94 goals and winning three La Liga titles (2022/23, 2024/25 and 2025/26), one Copa del Rey (2024/25) and three Spanish Super Cups (2022/23, 2024/25 and 2025/26). In fact, against Aston Villa, he drew level with Adriano Correia as the Brazilian with the fourth most appearances in FC Barcelona history.
