Al-Hilal makes official bid for Barcelona winger Raphinha
Saudi club Al-Hilal has submitted an 80 million euro offer for Barcelona's Raphinha, attempting to lure the forward with a salary quadruple his current earnings.
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Saudi club Al-Hilal has formalized a multi-million euro bid to sign Raphinha from Barcelona. According to reports, the Saudi side is prepared to offer 80 million euros for the Brazilian forward.
The financial package proposed by the club involves quadrupling the player's current monthly earnings. The deal is being backed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF).
Despite the lucrative nature of the offer, European media reports suggest that Raphinha's intention is to continue his career in Europe. The player is under contract with Barcelona until mid-2028, and head coach Hansi Flick currently includes him in his plans for the upcoming campaign.
Since his arrival from Leeds United in 2022, Raphinha has made 177 official appearances for the Catalan club, scoring 75 goals and securing three La Liga titles, three Supercups, and one Copa del Rey.