Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed that the club is working on a new contract for winger Raphinha, who has been in exceptional form. According to Laporta, Raphinha’s contract renewal is one of the club’s pending issues that they hope to resolve in the coming days or weeks. Laporta expressed his satisfaction with Raphinha’s performances, stating that he has been “exceptional”.
Contract Negotiations
Laporta emphasised that the club does not want to retain any player with just one year left on their contract, as he told La Vanguardia. Raphinha’s current contract status is not specified, but the club’s intention to negotiate a new deal suggests that they are keen to retain his services. Raphinha is a winger, and his style of play has been praised by his coach Hansi Flick on several occasions.
Recent Performances
Raphinha has been in good form for Barcelona, and his performances have been credited to the guidance of coach Hansi Flick, with whom he has worked closely. In recent months, Raphinha has spoken about his appreciation for Flick’s influence on his career trajectory at the club.