It appeared probably that Barcelona can be pressured into talks with Juventus for central defender Ronald Araujo, however Sporting Director Deco seems to have turned the scenario round following talks with the Uruguayan defender.
In response to MD, Araujo went into the talks with Deco on Tuesday night time intent on leaving Barcelona for Juventus within the January switch window, following a yr of stalled contract talks. Nevertheless the Brazilian-Portuguese has managed to steer him that it could be finest to stay at Barcelona.
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Deco insisted that he ought to keep, and it now seems that Araujo is near doing so. That U-turn could possibly be accompanied by a brand new contract for the 25-year-old, one thing that might occur within the close to future. Araujo’s teammates and Hansi Flick have additionally been key in making an attempt to steer him to not go.
Till his contract scenario is resolved, Araujo’s future will stay considerably within the air. His present deal expires in 2026, and Barcelona have made it clear that he should both renew his deal or they are going to put him up on the market. Maybe Deco’s conversations with Araujo may result in a compromise on that matter although.