The economic situation at Barça is not improving and important changes are needed. Deco already has the approval to look for different sales, even if they may be painful. Now he seems to have found the ideal one. The defense has shown that it's ready to do great things and the figure of Ronald Araújo is being questioned. So much so that there's an offer on the table for him to leave.
Ronald Araújo's place in Hansi Flick's starting eleven is far from assured. The excellent performance offered by Pau Cubarsí and Íñigo Martínez put him at risk. He's a player with a high salary and, in addition, he needs to renew his contract. The Uruguayan's contract ends in 2026 and nobody rules out that he could leave Barça.
As if that weren't enough, Christensen is also in the final stages of his recovery process and, in addition, there's the alternative of Eric García. This means that Araújo is far from untouchable and, therefore, Deco could let him go if the right offer comes.
El Nacional has revealed that there are several Premier League teams willing to sign Ronald Araújo, including clubs from other leagues. The offers for the Uruguayan could exceed 70 million euros, a figure that's not insignificant considering that his contract ends in 2026. Deco has several possibilities on the table with Araújo, including a renewal. For the time being, he's not ruling anything out.
Ronald Araújo: Farewell for 70 million; His Replacement to Arrive for Free
The possible sale of Ronald Araújo for the sum of 70 million euros takes on special importance considering that Hansi Flick has offered his replacement for zero euros. The coach wants him at Barça and has asked Deco to sign his compatriot, Jonathan Tah, whose contract ends on June 30, 2025.
Jonathan Tah has been tempted by several big European clubs, but Barça's project and the possibility of competing in La Liga seem to have seduced the German center-back. However, to sign for FC Barcelona, the center-back is asking for 10 million euros gross per season. Luckily, such a demand falls within the parameters that the club can handle.
As for the length of the contract, it seems that Jonathan Tah is looking for a minimum of three years. He knows that Barcelona is an opportunity to advance in his professional career and he doesn't want to waste it, but he has conditions.
This is the reality: Jonathan Tah fits within the parameters that Barça has. He fits in with everything and is very popular. He would arrive for free, with a salary that's not too outrageous and a good contract length.
Flick has asked for it and Deco has given his approval, even if it means the definitive departure of Ronald Araújo.