Barcelona has set a high valuation for Raphinha following their reported dismissal of a €60 million bid from a Premier League club for the Brazilian forward.
Raphinha’s significance in Xavi Hernandez’s Barcelona setup has surged, with notable match-winning contributions in recent games.
His pivotal goal against Las Palmas in La Liga and a brace against Paris Saint-Germain, securing a 3-2 lead in Barcelona’s Champions League quarterfinal clash, underscore his importance to the team.
Raphinha (Via FCBarcelona/Twitter)
In light of Raphinha’s stellar performances, a Premier League club tabled a €60 million offer for the 27-year-old, as per reports from Diario Sport.
However, Barcelona stands firm on their valuation, insisting on a fee of at least €80 million to part ways with the talented forward.
Barcelona aims to capitalize on the financial prowess of top Premier League clubs, emphasizing the need for a substantial offer befitting Raphinha’s caliber to bolster the club’s financial stability.
Raphinha (Via FCBarcelona/Twitter)
Potential destinations for Raphinha include Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham, and Chelsea, with his prior Premier League experience at Leeds United adding to his market value.
Despite transfer speculation, Raphinha has consistently expressed his commitment to Barcelona, with over three years remaining on his current contract.=
Looking ahead, Raphinha’s resurgence at Barcelona, particularly under Xavi’s tactical adjustments deploying him on the left flank, highlights his potential.
With 18 goals and 22 assists in 81 appearances across competitions, Raphinha seeks to maintain his impressive form as Barcelona prepares to host PSG in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie on Tuesday.
