Should Barcelona worry? The 'top' club that would be interested in signing Raphinha

FC Barcelona has Raphinha as one of its standout assets in the 2024-25 season. The Porto Alegre native forward is having his best season at the Culé team, backed by his impressive statistics. So far, he has scored 11 goals, surpassing his previous records of 10 goals in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons. Additionally, he has provided nine assists in 15 matches, displaying a level that suggests he is at his peak at Barça.

This improvement in his performance is partly attributed to the management of Hansi Flick, who has given him a place in the starting eleven and instilled confidence in him, even naming him captain. Therefore, it's not surprising that Raphinha has become a key piece in FC Barcelona's sporting project, attracting interest from other major clubs that may try to sign him in the upcoming summer transfer window.

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Paris Saint-Germain would be interested in signing Raphinha

According to 'El Nacional.cat', one of the teams considering the option to sign Raphinha would be Paris Saint-Germain. Following the departure of Kylian Mbappé as a major offensive reference, the Parisian team would be in a position to bet on the former Leeds United player to strengthen the right-wing position. In that role, the current star, Ousmane Dembélé, has not shown his best performance and seems to have had certain disputes with the coach, Luis Enrique.

In this context, it wouldn't be surprising if Paris Saint-Germain, which has other options to cover that position such as Ibrahim Mbaye, Marco Asensio, and Bradley Barcola, among others, decides to try to secure the services of Raphinha. However, as mentioned by the aforementioned source, the acquisition of the Brazilian forward by PSG may not be feasible due to financial reasons. Although they could offer him a considerably higher salary than FC Barcelona, they would still have to meet the demands of the Catalan club, which are not exactly modest.

Barcelona's stance regarding PSG's interest in the 'number 11'

At this point, apparently FC Barcelona would only consider letting Raphinha leave through his release clause, which amounts to an unmanageable €1000 million. This price would be prohibitive even for the Parisian team, reflecting Barça's desire to retain a player who, despite being considered dispensable during the last summer transfer window, has now become a key piece. In fact, Raphinha seems on the verge of being deemed non-transferable and has earned a special place in the hearts of the fans for his performance and commitment.