Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr prepare staggering offer for Barcelona star Raphinha
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Barcelona are bracing themselves for another major Saudi Arabian push for Raphinha.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr are preparing a blockbuster package to tempt the Brazilian away from Catalonia this summer.
The two Saudi Pro League giants are willing to offer Barcelona around €80 million (£69m) for the 29-year-old winger.
Backed by the financial power of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), both clubs view Raphinha as a marquee signing capable of further elevating the league’s global profile.
The Saudi clubs are also prepared to quadruple Raphinha’s current net salary, presenting the former Leeds United star with one of the most lucrative offers of his career.
Despite the enormous financial incentives, Barcelona remain confident of retaining the Brazilian international forward.
Raphinha signed a contract extension until 2028 last year and has repeatedly expressed his commitment to the club.
He previously admitted that a substantial Saudi offer tempted him in 2025 before a decisive conversation with Hansi Flick convinced him to stay.
The winger has since become one of Barcelona’s most influential attacking players.
After registering 34 goals and 23 assists during the 2024/25 campaign, injuries have limited his output this season.
However, he still managed 21 goals and seven assists in just 33 appearances.
Perhaps the Saudi League clubs believe Barcelona will need the money to replace Robert Lewandowski up top.
Ultimately, it is difficult to see Barcelona seriously entertaining the idea of selling Raphinha.
Players capable of producing elite numbers year after year are rare, and Raphinha belongs in that category.
Barcelona may have signed Anthony Gordon as part of a long-term refresh, but the Newcastle United winger should complement Raphinha rather than replace him.
Letting one of the world’s most productive attackers leave after securing Gordon makes little sense. Proven match-winners are not easy to find, and Barcelona already have one.