Ronald Araujo is on the shelves of a major Premier League team. FC Barcelona could lose its defensive rock, which was not expected.
Panic on board in Barcelona. While the summer transfer window is struggling to take off, the Catalan club could lose one of its executives. Hansi Flick and Deco have already looked into recruiting a number 6, the priority, and a new left winger.
Catalan media Sport made Ronald Araujo’s headline this Thursday, June 27, headlined “Araujo Alarm“. According to the newspaper, Manchester United would be determined to sign the Uruguayan who has still not extended to Barcelona. His contract runs until 2026. A decision should be made after the Copa América which the player is playing with Uruguay.
Manchester United will have to compensate for the departure of Raphaël Varane this summer. Araujo seems a great alternative as his profile, both young and experienced, is reliable. Transfer market values the player at 70 million euros.
However, the Barça defender had a difficult season marked by a disastrous match against Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-final second leg of the Champions League. Araujo received a red card in the first half, leading his teammates to elimination.
