Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo finds himself on the centre of the exit speculations within the ongoing January switch window.
The 25-year-old just lately made his comeback after spending shut to 5 months out on the sidelines attributable to an damage he sustained final summer time.
Nevertheless, with Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez establishing themselves because the first-choice centre-back pairing, coupled with contract negotiations not progressing as anticipated, the Uruguayan’s future has been referred to as into query.
Juventus, for one, are pushing laborious to accumulate Araujo’s providers and have even had a proposal turned down by Barcelona already.
Hansi Flick on Araujo’s future
Amidst the rising speculations about Araujo, Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick has praised the captain as probably the greatest in his place and performed down the rumours of his potential departure.
Araujo is linked with an exit from Barcelona. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Pictures)
Talking forward of the Tremendous Cup remaining in opposition to Actual Madrid tomorrow, Flick stated the next about Araujo’s scenario (h/t AS):
“There have at all times been rumours since I’ve been right here. Now we have to be skilled. Ronald is getting back from a tricky damage and we have now to take care of him. He’s again and he’s very skilled.”
Confirming his need to retain the 25-year-old centre-back, Flick added: “It’s not my job to speak about it, however I would like him in my crew. He is likely one of the greatest defenders.”
Whereas Flick maintains the intention to maintain maintain of Araujo, the membership would possibly see issues otherwise, particularly if a renewal settlement just isn’t closed.
Experiences declare that as issues stand the Uruguayan could possibly be ‘extra out than in’ at Barcelona, with the sensation contained in the dressing room additionally suggesting that the 25-year-old could possibly be on the transfer.
With Juventus anticipated to maintain pushing for Araujo this month, it stays to be seen how issues pan out for him.