Barcelona extends Raphinha contract through June 2030

Barcelona has extended captain Raphinha’s contract through June 2030, securing the Brazil forward’s future at the club as he says he is still not fully fit ahead of international duty. The agreement adds two years to his previous deal, the club announced on November 5, 2026. Raphinha said he had spoken with Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti about his fitness and managing his playing time during the team’s November friendlies. He said Ancelotti understood that he was recovering from an injury, but did not disclose any specific agreement on how many minutes he might play. The 29-year-old said he was “not at 100 yet.” His comments followed a muscular problem sustained while representing Brazil earlier this season, according to reports. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick had expressed concern about the demands of another international trip after Raphinha returned injured from Brazil’s previous camp. Brazil is scheduled to play Japan on November 14 and Singapore on November 17, with both matches in Singapore. Raphinha said Ancelotti understood that an injury would also affect Brazil. Whether he will play in either friendly, and for how long, was not established in his comments. The contract...