Raphinha to become Leeds United highest earner with £100k/wk wages if he signs new deal
Raphinha could earn wages in the region of £100k/wages at Leeds United if he signs a new deal, according to TEAMtalk.
There have been talks ongoing over a new deal but the Brazilian has been stalling amid interest from Barcelona.
The Catalan side recently confirmed that they were looking at the player and a summer move does seem on the cards.
“Raphinha, on the other hand, is a great player. We have good reports on him. [His agent] Deco has his job and informs us of details so we don’t make mistakes. And in some cases he has helped us a lot,” Joan Laporta told RAC1.
Sign the thing
Raphinha could pocket heavy wages if he signs a new deal at Elland Road and can then think about his exit.
A new contract does not mean he will not leave in the summer, but will just protect Leeds’ position in the market.
They could even include a release clause in his contract which allow him to leave if the right offer comes the club’s way.
He is certainly one of the club’s biggest assets and deserves to be their highest earner too.
Barcelona have financial issues so they will be hoping that there’s no release clause as they would want to bargain with Leeds to bring down his price.
Alternatively, relegation too, could make things easier for the La Liga club who can then look to sign him on the cheap.
In other Leeds United news, the Whites are leading the race to complete a major signing and have already opened talks to seal a £25m deal.