Ronald Araújo has made the decision to leave Barça. He doesn't want to continue after so many years defending the culer jersey and being one of the captains. He hasn't been pleased with the rumors placing the German Tah at the Catalan club, nor with the little importance Hansi Flick is giving him. His next destination points to Juventus, which is seriously pursuing him, although there's still no agreement.
Mundo Deportivo has revealed that the first offer from Juventus for Ronald Araújo has already reached Barça's offices. The reply has been blunt: "He's not on the market". The Uruguayan center-back is considered a key player, and they don't want him to leave unless he requests it himself, something that hasn't happened yet. The plan is for him to continue, although they are open to a transfer in this same winter market.
Until Ronald Araújo himself requests it, there will be no negotiation, but it's clear that Juventus's first proposal is not enough. If the official request from the Uruguayan occurs, the doors of FC Barcelona will open for him, but not at any price. The mentioned publication indicates that the defender has a price close to 70 million euros.
Ronald Araújo's contract ends on June 30, 2026, but Barça is not willing to give him away. Juventus wants him now and is going all out. If the player requests it, he will leave for the price set at Camp Nou. He's considered a top-level center-back who can help the club win titles, but they don't plan to make any rash decisions for him.
Ronald Araújo: Barça Tries to Persuade Juventus
Madrid-Barcelona has learned that the plan at FC Barcelona is for Ronald Araújo to continue for many more years in the team, but not at any price. He hasn't replied to the last two renewal proposals, and in the coming days, a third one will be made: the definitive one. He wouldn't earn the same as at Juventus or other European clubs, but it's what can be offered and what is considered economically viable.
In any case, Ronald Araújo already knows from Deco: if he wants to leave, he should say so. The doors of FC Barcelona are open for those who don't want to stay, but not at any price. The Uruguayan is well-regarded and is valued at around 70 million euros: so far, Juventus hasn't come close to the valuation.