The Premier League wants to bring back the Brazilian who joined FC Barcelona in the summer of 2022 from Leeds United. Raphinha was crucial in the PSG stronghold, so the Catalans know he has a reputation in Europe and will only accept his departure for a substantial fee.
Hero in Paris with a double to knock out PSG in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, Raphinha, had his big night wearing the FC Barcelona jersey.
Therefore, the attacker is going to do everything possible with the ambition to prolong his journey with the entity presided over by Joan Laporta.
Even so, the delicate financial situation of the Blaugrana will lead to moves that will involve the departure of one or more heavyweights from the squad.
According to Fichajes, that is why the Brazilian’s continuity in the City of Barcelona is not guaranteed, mainly because the Catalan team could cash in on him.
A rejection of 60 million euros
Moreover, according to what the newspaper Sport reports, a Premier League club has made an offer of 60 million euros for the winger. And the Catalans have rejected this proposal because they know the Brazilian is highly valued.
In fact, he has already been linked with Tottenham, Liverpool, West Ham, Newcastle United, and Arsenal.
A familiar face from Leeds United, he is also delighting in the Saudi Arabian championship, so Barcelona will not give the green light to his sale for less than 80 million euros, according to Fichajes.
Raphinha is fully focused on being indispensable both in the League and in Europe, while Barça has gotten serious about valuing their player.