Barcelona have received a major boost during the international break, with captain Raphinha reportedly set to remain at the club for the long term.According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Catalan side and their Brazilian star have reached an agreement over a new contract. The paperwork is reportedly already signed, with the fresh deal keeping Raphinha at Camp Nou until 2030. His previous agreement was due to expire in 2028, meaning an official announcement could arrive as soon as this week.🚨🔵🔴 Raphinha has signed new contract at Barcelona until June 2030! All approved, closed with his camp and lawyers. New deal done and sealed. Official announcement and ceremony can take place this week; on Friday, if all goes to plan with documents. https://t.co/fol5EmHtk1— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 6, 2026 The extension comes as little surprise given Raphinha's repeated comments about his desire to stay in Barcelona. The 29-year-old has made no secret of his ambition to spend the remainder of his career in the Blaugrana shirt after joining the club from Leeds United in July 2022 for €58 million.Since arriving in Catalonia, Raphinha has established himself as one of Barcelona's most productive attacking players. He has registered 89 goals and 62 assists across 185 competitive appearances for the club.His importance has become even more apparent this season. Alongside Lamine Yamal, Brazilian has been one of Barca's standout performers, while changes to the squad have forced him into a different role. With Lewandowski and Ferran Torres no longer available, the Brazilian has been deployed through the middle as a makeshift centre-forward.Raphinha's Barca forever plan: "I hope to finish my career here"Rather than slowing him down, the change of position has brought even more impressive numbers. Raphinha has scored 14 goals and supplied three assists in just eight competitive appearances this season, meaning he has directly contributed to a goal every 37 minutes.The Brazilian had already become an important figure under Hansi Flick, although his progress was disrupted by a series of injury problems last season. He is now back to full fitness and once again producing at the highest level, much to the delight of Flick and Barcelona supporters.With his future apparently secured for another four years, Barca can now look forward to having their captain and one of their most influential attacking players around for the long term.##NAJAVA_MECA_10010040##