Raphinha keeps an eye on Hamza Abdelkarim and hopes to end his career at Barcelona

Barcelona captain Raphinha said renewing his contract with the club until 2030 was a source of pride for him and his family. He hopes to stay for several more years and end his career with the team if his physical condition remains good enough.

The player explained that he is recovering from an injury and feels well, but has not yet regained his full fitness. He said he had spoken with Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti about managing his playing time. He also said he keeps track of several players, including Lamine Yamal, Antony, Gabriel and Hamza.

Raphinha denied that there was any real competition between him and Yamal, saying he wishes him the best possible numbers and success in winning trophies. He also said he is not pursuing individual awards so much as focusing on serving Barcelona. He added that he aims to win every possible trophy, above all the Champions League.

Raphinha spoke about his difficult beginnings at Barcelona, saying he faced criticism but remained confident in his abilities, and that his goals, confidence and maturity developed over time. He also noted that changing positions and trying to adapt contributed to his scoring numbers, which surprised him.

Regarding the La Liga match against Atlético Madrid, he said Barcelona knows its strengths and respects its opponent, and that the team is at its best when it focuses on its objective. He described what happened on the day Tenerife striker Miguel de Jesús died as a tragedy, and said the team would abide by whatever the club decides about playing.

Raphinha praised his relationship with Deco, Barcelona's sporting director, explaining that their professional relationship had lasted seven years and that they had been friends for ten years. He said the team is performing well despite its defeats, and that he still hopes to win the Champions League and the other trophies.