FC Barcelona Ace Raphinha Makes Al-Hilal Transfer Talks Request, Reports MD

BusinessSportsMoneyFC Barcelona Ace Raphinha Makes Al-Hilal Transfer Talks Request, Reports MDByTom Sanderson,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Sanderson has been primarily based in Barcelona since 2019.Follow AuthorJun 16, 2026, 12:35pm EDTJun 16, 2026, 12:38pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryFC Barcelona winger Raphinha is set to open transfer talks with Saudi club Al-Hilal after the World Cup. Reports indicate both Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr are prepared to quadruple his current $19.4 million annual salary. Al-Hilal, however, is making the most aggressive push, reportedly offering Raphinha an astounding $197.5 million for a two-year deal. The Brazilian star is aware of this lucrative proposal but has requested to defer discussions until after the tournament. This development comes as Raphinha faces scrutiny from Brazilian fans for his World Cup performance, with concerns that early negotiations could distract the national team. Despite national team criticism, Raphinha remains a legend at FC Barcelona.Show More FC Barcelona winger Raphinha will open potential transfer talks with Al-Hilal after the World Cup according to Mundo Deportivo and Globoesporte, who cited anonymous sources.Getty ImagesFC Barcelona winger Raphinha will open potential transfer talks with Al-Hilal after the World Cup according to Mundo Deportivo and Globoesporte, who cited anonymous sources.The Catalan paper has explained how both Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr are prepared to quadruple the Brazilian’s current salary.As per Spanish transfer site Fichajes, that’s $19.4 million (€16,68 million) a season on a deal that expires two years and a fornight from now on June 30, 2028.Out of the two Saudi Pro League giants, though, Al-Hilal, which owns Joao Cancelo, is going after Raphinha the hardest.Globoesporte says that the club which Neymar also passed throu...