Raphinha: I dream of retiring at FC Barcelona, and I spoke with Ancelotti about this

The Brazilian Raphinha, star of FC Barcelona, has confirmed his wish to finish his football career wearing the Catalan team's jersey after renewing his contract until June 30, 2030. He expressed his happiness at continuing his journey within the club, emphasizing that his physical condition will be the decisive factor in achieving this goal.

FC Barcelona have officially renewed Raphinha's contract, recognizing his performances, with the player signing his new deal in the presence of club president Juan Laporta.

Raphinha said: "It is a moment of pride for me and my family. I am really happy with everything I have achieved on both an individual and collective level. I hope to continue here for many years at the highest level, and if my physical condition allows me, I want to retire at FC Barcelona."

The Brazilian star spoke about his situation regarding joining his national team during the upcoming international break, as he recovers from injury, confirming that he has not yet regained his full physical readiness, despite improvements in his condition.

Raphinha has said that he spoke with Carlo Ancelotti, the coach of the Brazilian national team, about managing his playing minutes, explaining that returning before regaining full fitness could expose him to new problems, while reassuring FC Barcelona fans that he is doing everything he can to regain his fitness.

The impact of the tragic death of Jesús de Miguel, a Tenerife player, has been addressed, with a strong expression of sorrow. It was emphasized that the decision to postpone LaLiga matches or to hold them lies with the officials, and that the players will adhere to whatever they decide.

A Barcelona player has denied any personal competition between him and teammate Lamine Yamal in terms of scoring goals or achieving successes, emphasizing his desire to see the young player achieve more success.

He said: "I don't see it as a competition between him and me, I want him to achieve many accomplishments and records, and if you ask him, he will tell you the same thing. I would be very happy for him if he won ten Ballon d'Ors."

Raphinha discussed his comparisons to former Brazilian stars who wore the FC Barcelona shirt, stating that he does not prefer these comparisons and that he is still working to earn the fans' love, despite the criticism he faced at the beginning of his journey with the team.

Speaking about his ambitions for the coming years, Raphinha confirmed that his goal is to win as many titles as possible with FC Barcelona, pointing out that winning the UEFA Champions League is a dream the team is striving to achieve, and he looks forward to clinching all the trophies until the end of his contract.

He concluded his remarks by addressing the upcoming match against Atlético in LaLiga, affirming his respect for the opponent, and noting that FC Barcelona knows their strengths. He stated that maintaining focus throughout the match gives them the ability to deliver strong performances and achieve victory.