The defender Ronald Araújo, a frequent presence in defense of Barcelona since 2018, became the center of attention in this transfer window. With a contract valid until 2031, Uruguayan can leave the Catalan club after a season reported by injuries and drop in performance. The Council fears to lose the athlete against Real Madrid and therefore evaluates the alternatives to negotiate it with clubs outside Spain.
Barcelona’s concern has historic roots. The club still maintains the memories of the episode that involves Luís Figo in 2000, when the Portuguese changed the Camp Nou for Santiago Bernabéu, an episode that generated a strong reaction from the fans. To avoid a new break with fans, Joan Laporta, president of the club, works with the possibility of a sale in Liverpool, who has reported interest in Araújo and can invest around 40 million euros (R $ 258 million) in hiring.
However, the decision has not yet been made. Although Real Madrid has other objectives for the defender – such as Ibrahima Konaté of Liverpool, and William Saliba dell’Arsenal – the difficulty in completing these activities makes the Council of Barça of the advance of the rival by the Uruguayan defender. The merengue club, now led by Xabi Alonso, looks for a big name for its defensive sector and does not exclude new options if its initial objectives do not advance.
Araújo is still seen as a precious piece, both technically and on the market. Despite the criticisms of last season, he is still one of the leaders of the cast. The Barcelona sports council, represented by the Deco, strengthened trust in the athlete: “Ronald has a renewed contract, it was a difficult season with unjust criticisms and wants to return to the best level”.
Despite the prestige held internally, Uruguayan has lost space in recent months. In the friendly against Vissel Kobe, for example, he only served 45 minutes under the command of Hansi Flick. However, Barcelona believes that a negotiation can help in the renovation of the cast and relieve finances.
Finally, the possible arrival of reinforcements also influences the movement. The club has tried without success to take Nico Williams in this window and evaluates the return of Aubameyang, currently free on the market. The permanence or exit of Araújo can determine the next steps of Catalan planning.
Source: Terra
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