Ronald Araujo’s future at FC Barcelona remains undecided. The defender played in the final of the Spanish Super Cup against Real Madrid after Íñigo Martínez’s injury.
After not playing in the semi-final against Athletic Club, the Uruguayan put in an outstanding performance in the final, neutralizing Real Madrid’s attackers and showing that he is fully recovered from the serious injury he suffered during the Copa América.
All of this took place against the backdrop of Araujo being linked with a departure from Barcelona in January and Juventus insisting on his signing.
Juventus continues to press for Araujo
Now, journalist Alex Pintanel reports that Juventus remain determined to sign Araujo this winter to meet their urgent need for defensive reinforcements amid numerous injuries. The Italian club is optimistic that the agreement is still possible.
In fact, the report states that bianconeros They are confident of acquiring the Barça defender and are preparing to present an offer in the next few hours that could reach 50 million euros. However, it is very likely that the Catalans will demand more.
Everything indicates that this week will be crucial to decide what the future holds for the 25-year-old defender.
To start, Barcelona plans to meet with Araujo to talk about his future. Secondly, after this meeting new negotiations are expected between the clubs and the player himself.
As previously reported, Barcelona do not want Araujo, whose contract expires in 2026, to leave for free next year. Currently, there is still a significant gap in the renewal talks.
If the Uruguayan informs the club that he does not wish to stay, the blaugrana They are willing to facilitate his exit, but they will not sell him cheap.
However, Martínez’s injury, which is expected to keep him sidelined for five weeks pending further tests on Tuesday, could change Barcelona’s stance or at least force him into the transfer market if Araujo continues to insist. in leaving.