Barcelona Extend Raphinha to 2030 as Hamza Abdelkarim Signs New Deal
Barcelona are accelerating their contract planning under Hansi Flick, with Raphinha’s new deal to June 2030 the standout agreement after the Brazilian’s explosive opening to the season.
Key takeaways
- Raphinha has committed to Barcelona until June 2030 after scoring 14 goals across his first eight matches of the campaign.
- Hamza Abdelkarim has also completed a contract extension at the club.
- Talks with La Masia products Xavi Espart and Marc Bernal are advancing positively.
- Martin and Farinas, each contracted through June 2028, have been identified as the next renewal priorities.
- Flick has been impressed by Martin’s move from left-back into central defence and Farinas’ ability to cover several roles.
Barcelona focus on next renewals
Sporting director Deco is seeking to settle the futures of Martin and Farinas well before their current terms begin to run down. Both players are tied to Barcelona until June 2028, but the club do not want either situation to reach next summer with just 12 months remaining on their contracts.
Raphinha’s agreement is a significant piece of that wider work. The forward has made an exceptional start under Flick, registering 14 goals in eight appearances, and Barcelona have moved to secure him on a long-term basis through to June 2030.
The club have also finalised fresh terms for Hamza Abdelkarim. Meanwhile, negotiations involving Espart and Bernal are moving towards agreements, as Barcelona look to retain young players regarded as important to the squad’s future.
Martin’s defensive rise and Farinas’ first-team role
Martin has emerged as one of the season’s unexpected success stories. Primarily a left-back, he has adapted effectively to playing in the middle of defence and has become a regular starter beside Pau Cubarsi.
That transition has earned Flick’s confidence, with the coach considering Martin a dependable central-defensive option. Discussions over an improved contract remain at an early point, but Barcelona regard keeping him for the longer term as an important objective after his rapid adjustment to senior football.
Farinas’ path has been less straightforward. A proposed move to Girona was halted by Barcelona late in the summer transfer window, leaving the 20-year-old midfielder to remain with Flick’s group for pre-season. His representative has since held talks with Deco as Farinas seeks terms that reflect his increased standing around the first team.
He is the only member of the senior squad yet to play this season, but Flick has publicly stressed his value. The Barcelona coach said Farinas had impressed him greatly during pre-season, describing him as a talented player in full physical condition who is committed to fulfilling different positional duties, including at right-back when needed.
