Barcelona returned from Saudi Arabia on a wave of euphoria after their emphatic Spanish Supercup win over Real Madrid. Amid many rumors about his future, Ronald Araujo put in an excellent performance from the bench, and seemed happy after the game.
The Uruguayan is the subject of interest from Juventus, and there had been some suggestion that the Supercup victory could have changed his mind, especially given a stretch in the first team beckes after an injury to Inigo Martinez, that keeps him out for at least. five weeks. Alfredo Pedulla reports that at least on Araujo's end, this doesn't change anything for him, and that his decision to leave remains firm. His information is that Araujo wants a new challenge abroad, but mainly he is not given a contract that reflects his demands.
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After the game, Robert Lewandowski was seen trying to convince Araujo to stay in Barcelona, suggesting that he left his teammates on his decision, as reported. Juventus is considering making an offer of 50 million euroswhile Arsenal remain interested. A meeting between Araujo and the Director Sporting Deco of Barcelona this week is considered a key point in the equation.