FC Barcelona has designated Raphinha as untouchable, rejecting transfer proposals from Saudi Pro League clubs despite reported offers hovering around €100 million in transfer fees. The salary package on the table was even more eye-popping: a deal that would have roughly quadrupled his current earnings of approximately €16.7 million per season. Barcelona said no.
The injury wrinkle and the Saudi push
Raphinha recently sustained a right-thigh muscle injury during Brazil’s 2026 World Cup match against Haiti, an injury expected to sideline him for about two weeks.
Both Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr have reportedly shown interest in the winger. Barcelona has publicly stated, as of June 2026, that Raphinha is not for sale, having previously rejected approaches from the same league.
Raphinha hasn’t requested a transfer. The fact that Raphinha appears content in Catalonia removes the single biggest lever Saudi clubs typically pull.
