
The Brazilian player will be linked to the club for an additional three and a half seasons
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Rafinha joined Barcelona in July 2022, and played 190 matches, during which he scored 94 goals and provided 62 assists, and won several titles with him, including the Spanish League, the Spanish Cup, and the Spanish Super Cup.
Barcelona announced, in a statement on its official website, on Wednesday, the renewal of the contract of its Brazilian player Rafinha.
The Catalan team said that Rafinha would be associated with him for an additional three and a half seasons, specifically until June 30, 2030.
Barcelona explained that the contract renewal ceremony between the Board of Directors, headed by Joan Laporta and the 29-year-old player, will take place on Thursday, November 5th.
Rafinha joined the Catalan team in July 2022, and since then he has played 190 matches, during which he scored 94 goals and provided 62 assists.
Rafinha won several titles with Barcelona, including the Spanish League (LaLiga), the Spanish Cup, and the Spanish Super Cup.
This season 2026/27, Rafinha played 13 matches in various competitions, in which he scored 19 goals and made 3 assists.

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