Graham Smyth clears up the Raphinha, Leeds United and Barcelona situation once and for all
October 10, 2025
Leeds United hero Raphinha is a Barcelona player, but there have been contrasting reports on the financial situation of that deal.
Raphinha was a hero at Elland Road and he lit things up for Leeds United in his two seasons with the club. In fact, it’s been just over five years since Leeds’ Raphinha and fish and chips ordeal when signing.
However, reports say that Leeds are owed more if Raphinha wins the Champions League. The details surrounding what is and isn’t owed has been debated.
Recent reports yesterday announced that Leeds are owed more Barcelona money for Raphinha, with the La Liga giants having until June to resolve the issue. However, the truth of that has been made clearer.

