FC Barcelona is continuously focused on ensuring that their team remains competitive. While they seemed to have a competitive edge in certain years, the team is now back to its best. With Hansi Flick in charge, Barcelona are seen as one of the favorites in every competition.
Both in the UEFA Champions League and the Copa del Rey, La Blaugrana have advanced far into the competitions. Similarly, over in La Liga, the Catalan giants are currently at the top of the table and also have an extra game in hand against Osasuna that is yet to be played.
However, with a crucial game against Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano coming up next in La Liga, that is a game that will surely grab most of the team’s attention. Yet, even with such crucial games coming up, the club also has people who are currently working on other matters.
As highlighted by Fichajes, Barcelona Director Deco is also currently working on some key contractual situations that needed to be addressed. While the club has been prioritizing such renewals over signings in recent months, that trend looks to still be in play.
The next player that Barcelona wish to look at is Raphinha, the in-form Brazilian star at the club who has taken over Europe by storm. Regarded by many experts as one of the favorites for the Ballon d’Or this year, the former Leeds United winger has justified the club’s belief in him.
However, if there was any sort of delay before, there is no question now when it comes to his renewal. Now seen as an urgent priority, Barcelona wants to secure his long-term future and have accelerated the attempt to extend his current contract, which expires in 2027, for as long as possible.
With 27 goals scored and 17 assists provided across all competitions this season in 41 appearances, the 28-year-old Barcelona captain is in a league of his own. Moreover, he continues to deliver in big games and that has more than earned him the right to extend his stay as a star player.