Raphinha to negotiate with Al-Hilal after World Cup as Saudi clubs circle Barcelona star

Raphinha has signaled his willingness to open transfer talks with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, but only after Brazil’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign wraps up. The FC Barcelona winger is parking any discussions about his future until the tournament is done.

What’s on the table

Al-Hilal previously approached Barcelona with bids reported to be around €100 million, all of which were rejected by the Catalan side.

The latest wave of interest, which resurfaced in June 2026, comes with a fresh financial proposition. Reports from Spanish media indicate Al-Hilal is preparing offers in the range of €80 million, paired with a salary package that would dwarf what Raphinha currently earns at Barcelona.

Raphinha’s contract at Camp Nou runs through 2028. Al-Nassr has also been linked with interest in the Brazilian, alongside Al-Hilal.

Raphinha’s crypto connection

Raphinha starred in advertising campaigns for Bitget, a cryptocurrency exchange, launched in April 2025. The campaigns focused on promoting crypto trading education. No crypto tokens or digital assets are directly linked to the proposed transfer to Al-Hilal.

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