Total agreement between Raphinha and Barça for move to Saudi Arabia: all the details

Barça are once again showing signs of recovery at a decisive moment in the season. The team has found a stability that had been elusive for months, especially in the defensive area. Now the back line shows much clearer coordination, sustained by collective work that is beginning to bear fruit.

This improvement can also be explained by the return of several players who make a difference in both the offensive and defensive structure. Among them, Raphinha stands out, whose impact has been decisive since his return. The Brazilian brings dribbling, well-measured aggression, and a defensive commitment that fits perfectly with Flick's tactical demands.

His presence has allowed the team to combine better in the opponent's half and find numerical advantages more frequently. Raphinha provides depth, breaks lines with his runs, and constantly creates uncertainty for opposing defenders.  His influence is evident both with and without the ball, raising Barça's competitive level in every match.

Total agreement between Raphinha and Barça to move to Saudi Arabia: all the details

However, although Raphinha feels important within the project, he is also aware that his career could take a different direction after next summer's World Cup. The offers coming from Saudi Arabia have been circling his camp for some time.

Sources close to the Catalan club confirm that both Barça and the player are aware of Saudi Arabia's interest. Not only that, it seems they have reached an agreement that could be activated very soon.  This agreement establishes that the club will facilitate his departure if the footballer decides to leave for Saudi Arabia after the 2026 World Cup.

This is not a contractual obligation, but rather an understanding based on the good relationship between both parties. Barça want to acknowledge Raphinha's importance in recent years by respecting his wishes. Therefore,  if he receives a call from Saudi Arabia and wants to leave, neither Deco nor Flick will prevent it.

Raphinha's future at Barça depends on Saudi Arabia

The Brazilian greatly values the effort Barça made to sign him and he has shown it with his commitment on the field. Even so, the financial offer he could receive in the future from the Saudi league is hard for any professional to ignore. The club understands this and, moreover, sees in this path an opportunity to improve their financial situation.

The agreement includes the promise to listen to reasonable offers and allow his departure if Raphinha formally requests it after the World Cup. Barça believe that, by then, they will be able to reshape the squad according to their needs and the market. Raphinha, meanwhile, is focused on performing at his best while keeping open an option that could define the final stretch of his career.