Hi community!
The central has delayed the talks until he is fully recovered.
Flick loves the footballer and Barça would only sell him for an astronomical figure.
https://www.que.es/2024/11/01/ronald-araujo-recoge-cable-cambio-discurso/
Barça is beginning to be optimistic about Ronald Araujo's renewal, which at times was at a standstill. The player wants to continue at the Blaugrana club and absolutely prioritizes his continuity, which could force an agreement between the two parties. The Uruguayan and his entourage have halted talks until the player is fully recovered from his injury, but there could be a white smoke early next year. It ends in 2025 and Barça does not want to prolong negotiations too much to avoid him entering the last year of his contract without extending it.
Ronald Araujo's future was left up in the air at the end of last season. The club presented him with a renewal offer and there was no financial agreement, although the Uruguayan wanted to stay. But everything changed because of some feelings from the Uruguayan, very upset by some criticism within the dressing room and because the former coach, Xavi Hernández, did not defend him publicly. That gap opened a wall between the parties and Araujo went to the Copa América with a very uncertain future.
There were difficult times because Barça needed to sell in the summer and because Manchester United pushed very hard to sign him. The English club was willing to pay a very high transfer fee and practically doubled his salary, so all parties doubted his continuity. But then came the injury and, above all, the signing of Hansi Flick, who fully trusts the player. What's more, he considers him to be one of the best centre-backs in the world and wanted him to continue.
The injury and the operation prevented any escape from Araujo and everything was frozen. And in these months, Flick has been very close to him and is eager to work with the Uruguayan who, when he returns, aims to be a regular starter despite the good performance of the Cubarsí-Íñigo Martínez duo. Araujo has always said that he wants to continue and, therefore, he was willing to make a financial effort as he did in the past when he signed until 2026. There is no agreement but now the feeling between the parties is different and solutions will be explored.
The Barça sports department wants to resolve this issue in a few months. Talks with Pedri are much more advanced and Gavi is clear that there will be no problems in renewing. Barça is not in the mood for much effort but wants Araujo to continue and will fight to protect him, although it is true that the scenario is open. We will have to see what decision the club will make if the summer comes without tying him down and with only one year of contract left, but it is hoped that everything will be OK before then. Araujo is clear that the Flick project is exciting and this could be a champion team.
See You soon! 🏐🏐
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