Deco has an important mission. He is responsible for sports planning and managing the club's ins and outs according to Flick's requirements. In this regard, his latest headache is related to one of FC Barcelona's best assets: Raphinha.
Raphinha's renewal causes problems
Barça values Raphinha's contribution and wants to keep him on the team. However, the club's financial limitations and the player's high salary demands are complicating negotiations. Deco has made it clear that, although the club intends to renew his contract, it is also willing to listen to offers that match his high market value.
FC Barcelona is in talks with Raphinha's representatives to renew his contract, but the negotiations have taken an unexpected turn. According to the program Tot Costa, the Brazilian forward's agents have requested a significant salary increase. A request that has led the sporting director, Deco, to issue a clear and forceful response.
Deco responds to Raphinha's demands
Deco has indicated that if Raphinha's representatives find a club willing to meet the proposed salary conditions, Barça would be willing to consider his sale. However, the club demands that any transfer offer be at least 80 or 90 million euros. This stance reflects Barça's valuation of Raphinha, who has been a key piece in the team since his arrival: he will not leave for less.
Despite the speculations about his future, Raphinha continues to maintain outstanding performance on the field. With 28 goals and 22 assists in 46 matches, he has established himself as one of the team's most influential players and a strong candidate to win the Ballon d'Or. Alongside Lamine Yamal and Lewandowski, he is the offensive support of the team and key to the good results obtained so far in all competitions.
This situation has caused uncertainty about Raphinha's future at FC Barcelona. Meanwhile, the player continues to demonstrate his quality on the field, hoping that the negotiations will be solved favorably for all parties involved. This week he has a new opportunity to prove that, right now, he is indisputable and indispensable, so he is within his rights to demand a significant salary improvement.