Barcelona defender informs membership he desires to depart regardless of Flick’s efforts to retain him

The hearsay mill is presently abuzz with the speculations surrounding the way forward for FC Barcelona defender and second captain Ronald Araujo.

Having lately come again from a prolonged harm layoff, the 25-year-old finds himself behind Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez in Hansi Flick’s scheme.

As such, the Uruguayan worldwide is significantly contemplating an exit within the ongoing January switch window, with Juventus pushing exhausting to signal him.

Araujo decided to depart

Earlier this week, Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick made it clear that he values Araujo a terrific deal and desires to maintain maintain of him on the membership.

Nevertheless, based on Mundo Deportivo, regardless of Flick’s efforts the centre-back has made his intentions clear: he desires to depart the membership throughout this winter switch window.

Sources inside the Barcelona dressing room revealed this improvement in the present day, describing the scenario as unexpectedly turbulent, notably because the membership continues to get well from current registration points involving Dani Olmo and Pau Victor.

Araujo desires out straight away. (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Photos)

Araujo has expressed his want to transfer on instantly, with Juventus pushing to safe his signature earlier than the switch window closes.

Teammates and workers members have approached him for clarification in current days, given the urgency of the scenario. His response has been unequivocal: he desires to depart as quickly as attainable.

This dedication persists even after Barcelona rejected Juventus’ preliminary supply and Flick publicly said his need to maintain Araujo. Regardless of these reassurances, the Uruguayan has reiterated his stance to those that have requested.

Barcelona’s stance

Barcelona, nonetheless, has adopted a agency place. The Catalans are unwilling to promote Araujo until a suggestion displays his distinctive high quality and potential and have set a valuation of round €70 million for the defender.

The Blaugrana are conscious, although, that his market worth might lower in the summertime if he doesn’t renew his contract, which expires in 2026. By then, he would have just one yr remaining, limiting the membership’s bargaining energy.

For now, the scenario stays in a standoff. Araujo is resolute in his need to depart, Juventus are getting ready a second bid, and Barcelona will solely half with him if a major monetary supply materialises.