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Ronald Araujo has had a disappointing 2024/25 season thus far, primarily marred by accidents. His absence from the pitch has not solely affected his private efficiency however has additionally led to a big shift within the energy dynamics inside Barcelona’s defence.
With Araujo sidelined, gamers like Inigo Martinez and Pau Cubarsi have stepped up, changing into the ‘huge bulls’ of Barça’s backline.
Martinez has performed at a spectacular degree below Hansi Flick, whereas Cubarsi has solidified his spot as a full member of the primary crew.
Even within the midst of such consolidation, Barcelona, albeit off the document, have maintained that they wish to renew the contract of star participant Ronald Araujo.
Renewal talks face hurdles
Nonetheless, a current report from Diario AS, has supplied a recent perspective on Araujo’s contract talks with Barcelona.
Araujo feels he deserves to earn extra at Barcelona (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Pictures)
It seems the positions between the membership and the participant stay far aside, primarily attributable to wage disagreements.
Araujo, not presently among the many high earners at Barça, believes his performances over the current seasons justify a big pay rise, a view not absolutely shared by the membership’s administration who’re pushing for monetary prudence.
This case is additional difficult by Barcelona’s negotiations with different key gamers like Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Gavi.
Araujo feels missed, unwilling to accept much less when he sees his friends being prioritized.
Along with his contract expiring in June 2026, and with an eye fixed on the Premier League and Serie A, Araujo’s future at Barcelona hangs in stability. To not point out, the membership have additionally been linked with a summer season transfer for Jonathan Tah.
The approaching weeks, to that finish, might show to be crucial as Barcelona look to make a vital choice in regard to the way forward for certainly one of their star defenders.
