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The club is aware of the interest of several teams and is waiting for the centre-back to make a move: either a renewal or just a sale.
Ronald Araujo has become one of the main protagonists of the Blaugrana news due to the possibility that he could end up leaving Barça earlier than expected. Since the interest of Juventus in signing him was leaked from Italy at the beginning of the week, the centre-back's continuity has been called into question. Barça is waiting, although Araujo being substituted in the Super Cup final against Madrid could precipitate events even more. The club is aware of the dilemma that the defender has in defining his future and of the official interest of several teams to sign him, but the decision is clear: if he wants to leave it can only be through a million-dollar sale and if he wants to continue, the doors are open to renew.
Barça had Araujo's renewal on hold for almost a year. The Uruguayan was not satisfied with the offer, but negotiations continued and his departure was really in jeopardy in the summer market. Manchester United were willing to pay a fortune for him, but his injury in the Copa America closed any kind of operation. From then on, the player focused on his recovery and froze his renewal until he returned to the playing fields. At Barça it was clear that Araujo wanted to continue, but the player and his entourage have returned to sporting doubts in the Blaugrana team and to this has also been added the arrival of very important proposals in the market, Juve being one of them.
The Super Cup has slowed down the timing and Barça will not discuss the matter until next week, even though Juventus have been approached about the player. The Blaugrana club want to get rid of some players this January to go to the market for an attacker, but Araujo's departure was not in their plans. The objective was to renew his contract and, therefore, Barça will wait for Araujo to make a move before making a final decision.
The operation that Juventus would propose does not seem to fit Barça, as it would involve a loan with an option to buy and the club would only save the salary of a player who has been considered one of the best centre-backs in the world. Another thing is that a Premier League club enters the fray for the Uruguayan and is willing to contribute a considerable amount. United is still interested but it remains to be seen whether Araujo is now interested in that sporting project. Something is moving although Barça clarify that the current valuation of the player is 55 million euros and that, despite the fact that he only has a year and a half left on his contract, the offer must be very important.
Araujo's situation is not easy. The former technical secretary of Barça, Ramón Planes, signed him for just over two million and the club made a huge bet on him. The Uruguayan is grateful to the Blaugrana club and saw himself as captain for many years, but now he knows that he is being discussed as a starter. Hansi Flick has opted for Íñigo Martínez and Cubarsí and has brought back Christensen. In the semi-finals of the Cup, he even opted for Eric Garcia in the substitutions beforehand in a clear sign. Juve offers him to be a regular starter, as have other clubs that have contacted him, and a higher fee. His heart tells him that he should stay, but perhaps his reason tells him to leave. If he does not play at all in the Super Cup final against Madrid - remember that he was always key in blocking Vinicius - his departure may be closer.
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