Earlier this week, Barcelona confirmed that Ronald Araujo had signed a new contract until 2031, with a termination of speculation about a possible departure. However, that will only be until the summer, because there is a very good chance that movements will be made to take the Uruguayan defender away from Catalonia.
Araujo had appeared on leaving Barcelona this month after he was unhappy with his place in the team of Hansi Flick, although he was convinced to stay with sports director Deco, who made him promises during these discussions. One was that his release clause, which was previously set at € 1 billion, would be reduced to an amount that was deemed affordable for interested clubs.
Barcelona did not disclose the new figure when announcing the deal, but it has been unveiled by relevant. They say that € 65 million is the amount that clubs can pay in the summer, but if nobody does, it will increase to € 80 million from January.
Juventus pushed hard for Araujo earlier this month, so it would be no surprise if they would re -design their interest in the summer, now that they know the number needed to get a deal. In recent weeks, Arsenal has also been associated with the 25-year-old and the number of € 65 million would be very affordable for them, given the money offered in the Premier League.
It is far from ideal for Barcelona to have an important player like Arajo available at such an affordable price, although if the alternative was that he did not miss a new contract and then loses him even less, then it is not the worst arrangement In the world. Nevertheless, it means that there will be a lot of danger about the issue of the transfer window of the summer.
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