Barcelona have returned house from Saudi Arabia on a wave of euphoria following their Spanish Supercup win over Actual Madrid, however one of many predominant artifices of their first title underneath Hansi Flick might be on the way in which out. Ronald Araujo’s contract scenario has left the Uruguayan and Barcelona at an deadlock.
As Juventus weigh up submitting an improved supply for Araujo, Barcelona have scheduled a gathering with Araujo and his brokers for this week. Sporting Director Deco is anticipated to open the door to an exit if Araujo declares his intention to go away the membership.
The Supercup may alter Barcelona’s perspective although. Araujo for his half was effusive in his celebrations in Jeddah, and was proven loads of love by his teammates. If, as anticipated, Inigo Martinez is dominated out for the subsequent 5 weeks, that may depart Barcelona way more short-handed on the again, with Andreas Christensen nonetheless some weeks off with the ability to play 90 minutes each three days.
Barça have requested an extension to proceed taking part in at Montjuïc in April, and plan to return to the Spotify Camp Nou in Could. @ffpolo, @sergisoleMD
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Which ends up in the second assembly deliberate for Deco, with Hansi Flick and his teaching workers. The German supervisor is anticipated to argue for protecting Araujo on the membership with a view to maintain them within the hunt for titles. Araujo is forward of Eric Garcia within the pecking order, and if it had been as much as Flick, Garcia would depart earlier than Araujo, as per Diario AS.
The conditioning issue stays Araujo’s contract. Barcelona have to contemplate whether or not they can agree a brand new take care of Araujo, and if not, how a lot it’ll damage his worth out there if they don’t promote him now. Alternatively, dropping Araujo may damage their prize cash and challenges for trophies, which might even be expensive.