Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo is set to be one of the key names in the summer transfer market as the Blaugrana look to lower their wages, keep their best players and bring in cash to balance their accounts. The Uruguayan said talks on a new deal are going well.
Araujo's contract runs until 2026, and if they can't agree a new deal, it would make sense to sell him this summer to bring in a big fee for the 24-year-old defender. Contract talks are believed to have opened in February.
While speaking at an event with compatriot and Girona captain Cristhian Stuani, Araujo was asked about his situation.
“The truth is that it's fine. The club has started talking with my agents. We're thinking about these games and what's left of the season. And when the season is over, they'll sit down and talk.
Araújo: “My foul on Barcola? It was 50/50. I'm sad like all the Culers, I wanted to be able to qualify for the semi.”
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Later in the press conference, in addition to being asked about Ilkay Gundogan calling him, asked him whether he was nearer to leave or stay.
“We always talk about the future and proposals. Every year it will be like this, but I'm happy in Barcelona, my family is happy. When I come out, I give everything and I want Barca to be the Barca of old. And until the end I will always fight to the death for this shirt,” he said AS Diary.
This goes against the information that is leaked The renewal of Araujo. In the last two months, the sources said that there has been no concrete progress in the talks between the two parties in the last two months. With reports that Araujo could fetch €80-100m on the market, Barcelona are certainly in a difficult spot.
