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Senior Barcelona defender open to Serie A transfer; loan-to-buy operation in the works

Senior Barcelona defender open to Serie A transfer; loan-to-buy operation in the works

Experiences from La Gazzetta dello Sport (by way of Mundo Deportivo) recommend that Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo might be open to a transfer to Juventus. 

This has raised considerations a few potential state of affairs involving the Uruguayan centre-back, who lately returned to motion after six months on the sidelines. 

Whereas Araujo’s present contract with Barcelona runs till the summer season of 2026, his future on the membership is unsure because of the emergence of Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martínez, each of whom might impression his function within the squad.

Whereas it has been said that he’s open to discussing a brand new contract with Barcelona, Juventus’ curiosity might have dwindled his thoughts.

Open to Serie A transfer

Italian media declare that Araujo has given his approval to a switch to Juventus, a transfer that might see him be part of the aspect led by Thiago Motta. The Italian coach is raring to strengthen his defence and views Araujo as a key addition. 

Juventus want to change injured defenders Bremer and Cabal, in addition to Danilo, who is about to depart the membership on a free switch and Araujo’s signing can be a major enhance to the workforce’s backline.

Juventus are involved in Ronald Araujo. (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Photos)

It’s stated that the Turin-based membership is exploring a deal construction that entails a paid mortgage with a compulsory buy clause. 

In actual fact, their sporting director, Cristiano Giuntoli, is pushing to finalise the transfer shortly, ideally earlier than the tip of subsequent week. Talks between the 2 events have intensified because the Italian membership appears to be like to safe the defender’s companies.

Juventus are fairly severe about Araujo

One issue working in Araujo’s favour is his Spanish passport, which ensures he wouldn’t take up a non-EU participant slot in Juventus’ squad. 

This can be a essential element for the Serie A aspect, as they at the moment haven’t any out there spots for non-EU gamers. 

Whereas Juventus are additionally involved in Slovakian defender David Hancko, they seem decided to prioritise Araujo’s switch with out letting it intrude with different plans.

If the transfer goes by means of, it might mark a major change for each Araujo and Barcelona, forcing the latter to change their switch priorities contemplating the unsure futures of Andreas Christensen and Eric Garcia.

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