Raphinha is a Brazilian professional footballer who currently plays for La Liga side Barcelona. The winger is in the form of his life this season and has been regularly involved in goals for the club this season. Raphinha has developed into one of the most important players in Barcelona’s current setup and has scored the third most goals in the league this season. Apart from the La Liga, the winger has also been phenomenal in the UEFA Champions League for Barcelona and has already scored five goals. This article talks about Raphinha’s net worth and the salary he earns while representing Barcelona.
Raphinha’s football career started when he joined Brazilian club Avai’s youth academy in 2014. At 18 years old, He started his career with the Avaí’s under-20 team in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A in 2014. The club retained him until 2016 when he showcased his skills and attracted the attention of some of the top clubs in the world. He never made his senior debut for the club, and on 2nd February 2016, Raphinha signed for Portuguese side Vitoria Guimaraes.
The Brazilian star ended up making his senior debut for Vitoria Guimaraes on 13th March 2016 against Pacos de Ferreira. He played for both their first team and the B team, making a total of 101 appearances combined. He had a fantastic 2017/18 season, scoring 15 goals in Primeira Liga, and this caught the eye of one of the biggest Portuguese clubs, Sporting CP. He signed with the club ahead of the 2018/19 season but had a very short stint at the club, leaving after making a few appearances in the 2019/20 season.
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He signed for French club Rennes in 2019, with a transfer fee of around $22.5 million, the club’s record signing. Once again, like with Sporting CP, Raphinha played just one full season with Rennes before transferring to English Premier League side Leeds United for the 2020/21 season. The talented winger really came into the spotlight at Leeds, showcasing his talent and skills in one of the best leagues in the world.
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Raphinha spent two full seasons with the club, and while Leeds United did not do particularly well, one person who stood out every game was Raphinha. It was clear that he was a fantastic player and would sooner or later become the target of some of the biggest clubs in the world. After the English side barely avoided relegation in the 2021/22 season, Barcelona paid an initial fee of around $54 Million to convince Leeds United to sell them the talented winger.
Raphinha joined Barcelona on 15th July 2022 on a five-year contract. The Brazilian did not have the best start to his career at the club, but he is currently having one of the best seasons of his career. He is finally starting to show Barcelona fans his talent and that he was worth the transfer. The Spanish club has given Raphinha a hefty contract to employ his services, and it is with the help of such professional contracts that the winger has managed to accumulate a solid net worth. His exact net worth is not available publicly and will be updated once more information comes to light.
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Raphinha’s latest contract with Barcelona was a five-year contract, which was signed on 13th July 2022. He is currently the fifth-highest earner at Barcelona and will continue to have this contract till the summer of 2027. The Brazilian star’s current contract is worth around $13.5 Million per year, which nets him approximately $260,000 per week. While there were some questions regarding this high-paying contract before, the fans will certainly think the winger is worth it after the start he has had this season.
The Brazilian star has been in phenomenal form this season, and it will not be surprising that after such performances, Barcelona decides to extend his contract even further. While he is already tied with the club until 2027, Raphinha is just 27 years old, and the Spanish side may want to make sure that he stays at the club for a long time. If Raphinha gets a new and improved contract, it will help him boost his net worth even further in the future.
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Guransh Machra is a sportswriter at Gutshot Magazine. He covers football news from local leagues like the Indian Super League as well as international leagues like the Premier League. He follows various sports like Football, Cricket, Formula 1, and Tennis. Apart from sports, Guransh is also enthusiastic about reading and gaming.
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