Rafinha on the Radar: Al Hilal’s €100M Push to Lure Barca Star
9 January 2026
Rafinha on the radar
Saudi club Al Hilal is lining up a massive offer to hire Rafinha, the Brazilian star from Barcelona.
Fichajes reported that the bid could reach 100 million euros, with Rafinha's Barca contract running through 2028.
Rafinha has been thriving at Barca, impressing in the Spanish Super Cup, broadcast on the Eight app.
Rafinha scored twice in Barca's 5-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the Super Cup semi-final.
Contract talks and potential obstacles
Coach Hans Flick wants to keep Rafinha at any cost, but the Saudi bid could complicate the German coach's plans.
El Nacional reports that Al Hilal will offer Barca 80 million euros upfront plus 20 million in incentives.
Rafinha reportedly has a €1 billion release clause, but a verbal agreement with sporting director Deco could lead to talks if a big, tempting offer arrives.
Bottom line: the market never sleeps, and neither do football agents’ calculators.
Punchline: In football, big transfers are like espresso—fast, loud, and usually followed by a lot of paperwork.
Punchline: If Rafinha signs, Barca might finally understand what a "big check" looks like—spoiler: it’s red and comes with a generous warranty.
