Premier League or Saudi Arabia? Raphinha wants Barcelona stay but would be open to summer transfer to one specific country

Posted Sunday, May 12, 2024 by Goal.com

Raphinha is keen on staying at Barcelona would but consider making a move if he receives an offer from the Premier League.

Raphinha wants to stay at Barcelona
Could consider offers from Premier League
Unlikely to move to the Saudi Pro League

WHAT HAPPENED?

The Brazilian has established himself as a key player in the Barcelona squad this season after scoring some important goals for the club towards the business end of the campaign. He scored a decisive goal against Las Palmas in La Liga and netted a brace against Paris Saint-Germain to secure Barcelona a 3-2 advantage in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against the French giants.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Several European and Saudi Pro League clubs are monitoring the former Leeds United star's progress this season. However, Mundo Deportivo reports that the winger is happy to continue with the Catalan giants beyond the current.

DID YOU KNOW?

The report also claimed that the player could consider moving out of the Catalan club if he receives an offer from the Premier League. The Brazil international attracted interest from the Saudi Pro League last summer but it is unlikely that he would leave Barcelona for a move to the Middle East.

WHAT NEXT FOR RAPHINHA?

The winger, who has scored nine goals and provided 12 assists across all competitions, will be next seen in action for Xavi's men who are set to face Real Sociedad on Monday night.