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Ronald Araujo is indubitably one among FC Barcelona’s most essential belongings within the present roster. As such, his damage in July was seen as an enormous blow to the membership’s ambitions however below Hansi Flick, they’ve managed to thrive regardless of the Uruguayan’s absence.
Nonetheless, given the significance he carries, as a participant and one of many group captains, Araujo’s return from damage is eagerly anticipated, with the centre-back now within the ultimate section of his restoration.
Optimism about renewal
Moreover, SPORT reviews that there’s now a sense of optimism inside Barcelona in terms of the subject of Araujo’s contract renewal, which had stalled at varied factors up to now.
The Uruguayan is keen to stay with the Blaugrana and has made his continuity on the membership an absolute precedence, which might result in an eventual settlement between each events.
Araujo and his representatives have paused negotiations till the participant is totally recovered from his damage, however there might be developments by early subsequent yr.
Araujo’s present contract expires in 2026, and Barcelona don’t want to delay negotiations to keep away from coming into his ultimate contract yr with out an extension.
A change in route
Araujo more likely to renew his contract. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Photos)
Araujo’s future had at Barcelona turn out to be just a little unsure in direction of the top of final season. The membership offered him with a renewal supply, however no settlement was reached, regardless of the Uruguayan’s need to remain.
Nonetheless, all the things modified as a result of Uruguayan’s emotions, as he was very upset by some criticism from throughout the dressing room and an absence of public backing from former supervisor, Xavi Hernandez.
This rift created a wall between the events, and Araujo went to Copa America together with his future very unsure. Issues have been additional difficult as a result of Barcelona wanted to promote in the summertime and Manchester United pressed very arduous to signal him.
Nonetheless, the defender’s damage put an finish to speculations and, extra importantly, the appointment of Hansi Flick, who totally trusts the participant, modified issues as properly. The German considers Araujo probably the greatest centre-backs on the planet and needs him to remain.
Araujo, for his half, has all the time maintained his need to remain and, due to this fact, was keen to make monetary concessions as he did up to now when he signed till 2026. He believes that Flick’s undertaking is thrilling, and this might be a championship-winning group.
Whereas there is no such thing as a settlement but, the sensation between the events is now completely different, and options will probably be explored.
*Participant valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication.
