If there is a player who has exponentially made the most of his playing time in this 2024-25 season at FC Barcelona, it is Raphinha. The Porto Alegre native started the season as one of the most spotlighted names, all this following a summer transfer window where he was at the center of attention regarding various rumors linking him to a possible sale from the Catalan team, perhaps due to some inconsistency in his sporting level and his significant market value.
However, Raphinha managed to weather the storm and prove to be an interesting asset for Hansi Flick, who placed a significant amount of trust in him, making him one of the team captains. While not guaranteed the role of right winger, he was given the opportunity to play both as a left winger and as an attacking midfielder, giving him a freedom that brought out what is now seen as the best version of the Brazilian in terms of football.
This is not mere talk. Currently, Raphinha has scored six goals and provided eight assists, being one of the undeniable leaders of the Catalan team, leaving truly interesting impressions on the field. He is an intense and tireless player, who has shown a creative side as a playmaker and has also positioned himself as a natural goal scorer, practically indispensable in Hansi Flick's plans.
Now, despite the remarkable level of play that Raphinha is showing at FC Barcelona, it is clear that, except for a few players like Lamine Yamal and Gavi, they are considered non-transferable. In light of this, it would not be surprising if, in the next transfer window, the number '11' of Barça and with this significant increase in his sporting performances, could be put up for sale. However, the offer would likely have to be tempting enough for Barça to consider letting go of one of their key players.
The amount for which Barcelona could consider transferring Raphinha
In fact, as reported by the website 'Fichajes.net', Barcelona has already set a transfer fee for clubs interested in the forward. In this regard, the Blaugrana would not expect less than 100 million euros for the sale of the former Leeds United player, who is under contract with the institution until 2027.
With such a high transfer value, perhaps not many teams may be willing to launch an offensive to acquire the services of Raphinha. It is worth noting that there has been constant mention of the possibility of transferring the forward, as 'Rapha' enjoys a good reputation in leagues like the Premier League or in Arabian football. However, it is likely that very few could match the hypothetical transfer fee proposed, limiting its accessibility to a few 'top' clubs.