Arsenal and Juventus target Ronald Araujo has been “convinced” by sporting director Deco to stay at Barcelona, according to reports in Spain.
Araujo expected to leave barcelona During the January transfer window, Deco managed to change his mind.
However, Juventus are leading the race for the Uruguayan’s signature arsenal Also interested and Recently “raised bids” After the La Liga giants rejected their opening bid.
The attempts in Turin and London seemed to have failed because Spanish Outlets Sports world Claims Araujo has been ‘persuaded’ to stay.
Unfortunately for Arsenal and Juventus, the 25-year-old defender’s uncertain future has been “unblocked” by Barcelona director Deco in what is considered a “complete transformation”.
Araujo is “determined to leave” to join Juventus this month, but Deco “fights for his continuity” which has helped the player “rethink his position”.
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The Uruguay international is now “close to staying” and could end up signing a new contract.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick and Deco both “highly regard” Araujo and are delighted he has changed his mind. Mind you, Arsenal and Juve may feel differently.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano also confirmed the news, saying Barcelona will “push” to extend Araujo’s contract, which expires next June.
Romano wrote on . Despite Juventus’ efforts, Ronald approved Barcelona’s stay at the club.
He later added: “Barcelona will also push to discuss a new agreement with Ronald Araujo on new terms, following the decision to stay at the club. Negotiations with Araujo will continue to see how they proceed… while global vaccines and immunity The league, Pedri and Lamine Yamal are expected to sign a new deal soon.
Araujo heavily linked with transfer Manchester United and chelsea Before agreeing a new contract in April 2022.
Most recently, he helped Barcelona win the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, beating rivals Real Madrid 5-2 in the final after beating Athletic Bilbao in the semi-finals.
Araujo has only played twice this season due to a hamstring injury, making his debut against Barbarstro in the third round of the Copa del Rey earlier this month.
He played just over an hour against Madrid on Sunday, replacing the injured Inigo Martinez after just 28 minutes in a 1-1 draw.
In the first half of stoppage time, Barcelona led 4-1. Three minutes after the break, Rafinha rubbed salt in the opponent’s wounds.
Rafinha is another Barcelona player who has been heavily linked with an exit in recent years, with the club keen to raise funds through player sales.
However, the Brazilian is now untouchable. He has been the club’s best player since the start of 2024, contributing 30 goals in 27 games this season, notably scoring a hat-trick against Flick’s former club Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
A Super Cup victory for Barca would be a lovely confidence boost heading into the second half of the La Liga season, having won just one of their last seven league games after taking 30 points from a possible 33.
