Ronald Araujo is one of the most sought-after players at FC Barcelona and one of the most complex portfolios that Deco has on the table as the undisputed captain, leader and back piece, but at the same time, one of the footballers with the most talent to sell at a good price and fulfills the need to earn… Money in the economic context that Barcelona is going through
Many clubs have had the Uruguayan in their sights for a few years now. But now things seem to be getting serious. According to Marca, Barcelona already know that Bayern Munich are willing to make an effort for Araujo and they have already prepared the funds to sign him
Consequently, the Bavarian club had informed Barcelona’s sporting administration that it was willing to pay one hundred million for the Uruguayan centre-back. The aforementioned information adds that it is not an official offer, but rather a proposal launched by Bayern through an intermediary for Barcelona to consider the possibility of selling it
Ronald Araujo wants to stay and Barça wants him to continue, but the equation is not that simple, as we explained in SPORT a few days ago. The club has an outstanding ‘debt’ with him
In the last renewal, in April 2022, the Uruguayan gave up part of his financial claims in exchange for the promise – or verbal commitment – that Barcelona would try to adapt, to the minimum possible, the defender’s contract until he occupied a salary. Level according to their hierarchy and performance. It is signed until June 30, 2026
Two years later, the price of the Uruguayan has not stopped growing. The economic situation is what it is now and Araujo assumes that, in monetary terms, he will always gain by accepting an offer from abroad. It’s not about that, but he would like to see this commitment that the club gained at that time reflected in some way
Both Laporta and Deco have publicly expressed their desire for him to continue at Barcelona. “I will renew it for life,” the president said. “He will renew if he wants, we will make an effort because he deserves it,” Deco said. When asked on TV3 if he saw himself outside FC Barcelona, the Uruguayan answered firmly: “No”
