Ronald Araújo doesn't have, by any means, his future secured at Barça. Despite having renewed in recent months until 2031, the reality is that he did so with a very accessible clause. Trying to avoid moments when he didn't feel important, he opted to include a special option in his new contract to leave for a week, valued at 65M.
This is the price the Uruguayan has for a week in the summer market, and the reality is that he has already sparked interest. Specifically, information has now emerged that Liverpool wants him, interested in signing him if a move occurs. Florentino Pérez would be involved in this, trying to secure a major signing for Real Madrid.
Florentino interferes in Ronald Araújo's future
For some time now, Real Madrid has been showing interest in the French center-back Ibrahima Konaté. At 25 years old, he has a year and a half left on his contract and could leave Liverpool for the right price. Florentino Pérez is closely following him and is seriously considering this option to strengthen the merengue defense.
If Liverpool and Madrid were to reach an agreement for Konaté, the English would set Ronald Araújo as their next target. They are leading the Premier League and would offer him his desired starting position in one of the best projects in Europe, with a coach who would give him confidence.
Considering he has a special exit clause valued at 65M, Liverpool wouldn't even have to negotiate. The plan is clear: If Konaté leaves, their main target would be Ronald Araújo.
Calm at Barça with Ronald Araújo
For now, at FC Barcelona they have no news regarding a possible departure of Ronald Araújo. Madrid-Barcelona has learned that there is "absolute calm" within the culer club, indicating that there would be no negotiations for him. There is a special clause for a certain period, and if he wanted to leave, he would only have to pay it.
Liverpool is interested in Araújo if Ibrahima Konaté ends up leaving, and behind it all is Real Madrid. Florentino could kill two birds with one stone: he would strengthen his squad and weaken Barça's. For now, it's all pure speculation, but this could gain momentum in the early weeks of the market: the interest seems real and this double move could happen.