Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo finds himself on the centre of the exit speculations within the ongoing January switch window.
The 25-year-old just lately made his comeback after spending shut to 5 months out on the sidelines as a consequence of an harm he sustained final summer season.
Nonetheless, with Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez establishing themselves because the first-choice centre-back pairing, coupled with contract negotiations not progressing as anticipated, the Uruguayan’s future has been known as into query.
Juventus, for one, are pushing onerous to amass Araujo’s companies and have even had a proposal turned down by Barcelona already.
Hansi Flick on Araujo’s future
Amidst the rising speculations about Araujo, Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick has praised the captain as probably the greatest in his place and performed down the rumours of his potential departure.
Talking forward of the Tremendous Cup last towards Actual Madrid tomorrow, Flick stated the next about Araujo’s scenario (h/t AS):
“There have all the time been rumours since I’ve been right here. We’ve got to be skilled. Ronald is getting back from a tricky harm and we now have to take care of him. He’s again and he’s very skilled.”
Confirming his want to retain the 25-year-old centre-back, Flick added: “It’s not my job to speak about it, however I would like him in my crew. He is among the greatest defenders.”
Whereas Flick maintains the intention to maintain maintain of Araujo, the membership may see issues otherwise, particularly if a renewal settlement is just not closed.
Stories declare that as issues stand the Uruguayan may very well be ‘extra out than in’ at Barcelona, with the sensation contained in the dressing room additionally suggesting that the 25-year-old may very well be on the transfer.
With Juventus anticipated to maintain pushing for Araujo this month, it stays to be seen how issues pan out for him.
