Inzaghi's Al Hilal prepare €80m bid for Sporting's 41-game star | OneFootball

Al Hilal remain determined to sign Raphinha and are preparing a new move. The Saudi Arabian club are willing to submit an €80 million offer to Barcelona, as well as offer the winger a salary four times higher than what he currently earns in Spain.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the Asian club has the financial backing of the PIF (Public Investment Fund), Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, to try to complete the deal. Despite the major financial push, the former Sporting player’s priority remains staying in Catalonia and continuing with the project led by Hansi Flick.

The Brazilian recently renewed his contract with the Catalan club until June 2028, a deal that included a salary increase. Even so, Simone Inzaghi believes the multimillion-euro offer could convince both the player and the Catalan club’s decision-makers.

In recent weeks, Raphinha - who was recently involved in controversy - was also on duty with the Brazilian national team at the 2026 World Cup. The winger suffered a muscle injury in his right thigh during the tournament, returned to training, but ultimately did not play again in the matches against Scotland, Japan and Norway.

Since arriving at Barcelona in 2022 from Leeds, Raphinha has become one of the team’s key figures. The forward has made 177 official appearances, scored 75 goals, provided 52 assists and won several titles, including three Spanish league titles, three Super Cups and one Copa del Rey.

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