Raphinha Transfer News: According to reports, Barcelona has placed a £70 million price cap on Chelsea and Newcastle United target Raphinha
Raphinha Transfer News: According to reports, Barcelona has placed a £70 million price cap on Chelsea and Newcastle United target Raphinha for the 2023–24 season.
Since joining Barcelona from Leeds United for about £55 million last summer, Raphinha, 26-year-old, has been an integral component of the Catalan giants’ roster. So far this season, he has played in 45 games, scoring 10 goals and assisting on 11.
To make place for new additions, the Blaugrana may opt to let go of the 16-time Brazil international this summer. To meet Financial Fair Play (FFP) requirements, they need to raise money.
When the summer transfer market opens, Barcelona will reportedly listen to bids between £61 million and £71 million for Raphinha. For sports reasons, the player wants out badly because he is worried about losing his first-team position for the next season, which would hurt his international goals.
Chelsea and Newcastle United have recently shown interest in signing Raphinha, who is under contract with Barcelona until June 2027. Both Premier League teams can offer the top player an annual salary of around £10.5 million.
Raphinha Transfer News: According to reports, Barcelona has placed a £70 million price cap on Chelsea and Newcastle United target Raphinha
Arsenal, meanwhile, has rekindled its pursuit of the ex-Sporting CP and Rennes player. Since the new year, Deco, the agency for the left-footed forward, has been in regular touch with Gunners sports director Edu Gaspar.
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Raphinha was extensively linked with Chelsea and Arsenal last summer before deciding to sign a permanent deal with Barcelona. He turned down both teams in favour of following in the footsteps of Ronaldinho, his boyhood hero.
The Brazilian’s electrifying play on the right wing during his two years with Leeds in the Premier League made him a fan favourite. In 65 league games forLeeds, he contributed 17 goals and 12 assists.
