Earlier today, FC Barcelona received a huge boost as multiple reliable sources confirmed that Ronald Araujo had decided to stay at the club after seriously considering a move to Juventus this month.
The 25-year-old club captain was said to be looking for a way out until Tuesday, but a meeting last night with sporting director Deco changed things.
Araujo now intends to continue with the blaugrana and will also continue renewal talks with the club.
The persuasion and support of the Deco team
Now, Sports World He highlights the two factors that convinced Araujo to make a quick 180-degree turn in his future and choose to stay at Barcelona.
After Barcelona’s victory in the Spanish Super Cup, the camaraderie and affection of his teammates played a fundamental role in convincing the Uruguayan to stay at the club at least until the end of the season.
Meanwhile, Barcelona manager Deco was instrumental in convincing the Uruguayan defender to stay, and his efforts proved equally decisive.
During the last few days, the members of the first team intensified their efforts to show their appreciation for Araujo, considering him an irreplaceable leader and cornerstone of the team’s success.
The depth of this support was evident during the Spanish Super Cup final. Both Gavi and Robert Lewandowski publicly showed their solidarity with Araujo.
Lewandowski personally urged him to stay, while Gavi gathered Barcelona fans in Jeddah to show his affection for the defender.
The overwhelming support of his teammates has given Araujo the motivation and confidence to continue fighting alongside the team for titles. The defender now feels revitalized and ready to help Barcelona pursue their goals in all competitions.
With Íñigo Martínez sidelined due to injury, Araujo will regain a central role in the defence.
His teammates are counting on his contributions in crucial upcoming matches, including the Copa del Rey clash against Real Betis, the La Liga matches against Getafe and Valencia, and the Champions League encounters against Benfica and Atalanta.
The team firmly believes that Araujo’s presence will be vital to maintaining its winning streak in 2025.