Ronald Araujo’s future at Barcelona hangs within the stability. The Uruguayan worldwide has emerged as a prime goal for Juventus within the ongoing January switch window.
Barça, for his or her half, are intent on retaining maintain of their second captain and have been making an attempt to resume his contract which expires in 2026.
Whereas their efforts had confirmed futile up to now, there was hope that the state of affairs with the 25-year-old would change after the latest harm to Inigo Martinez, who’s out for a month a minimum of.
Araujo not swayed
Nonetheless, in line with journalist Alex Pintanel, even after Martinez’s harm, Araujo has communicated to the Barcelona administration his dedication to go away through the winter switch window.
The Uruguayan worldwide has acquired public backing from membership president Joan Laporta and supervisor Hansi Flick. His teammates even have been making an attempt to persuade him to proceed, as was seen after the Spanish Tremendous Cup remaining.
Araujo intent on leaving. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Photos)
Regardless of this, Araujo stays agency in his resolution to depart, with Juventus rising because the almost definitely vacation spot.
Negotiations are anticipated to be difficult, as Barça don’t have any intention of letting him go cheaply. The Italian giants plan to supply round €50 million, however Barça could demand the next price.
At the same time as discussions between Araujo and Deco proceed, the defender’s future more and more factors away from Barcelona.
The place does this go away Barcelona?
Martinez’s injury-enforced absence, doubtlessly spanning eight video games, mixed with Araujo’s potential exit, leaves Barcelona gentle on defensive choices.
The Blaugrana will welcome Andreas Christensen again from harm later this week whereas it might additionally imply extra minutes for Eric Garcia, whose exit will probably be blocked, within the coming matches.
Younger Sergi Dominguez may also be an choice for Flick, whereas he may flip to Jules Kounde, who has been taking part in completely at right-back this season.