Raphinha says his "dream is to be at Barcelona until the end of my career" after signing a new deal to stay at the La Liga club until 2028.

Barcelona winger Raphinha said he had considered leaving the club but decided to stay after a call with coach Hansi Flick, who gave him a fresh opportunity to prove himself.

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Raphinha’s renewal comes on the back of a long struggle that the player had to go through at Barcelona before eventually establishing himself as one of the world’s best and a leading candidate ...

Lamine Yamal provided the dazzle, Pedri set the pace and Raphinha scored the crucial goals as Barcelona won the La Liga title by playing its most electric soccer since the heyday of Lionel Messi.