The name of the center back of FC Barcelona Ronald Araujo is far from going unnoticed during the summer transfer market that opens on July 1. The defender would like to remain a player of the Catalan team, but interest seems to be coming from everywhere.
The central defender who, since the arrival of Hansi Flick to Barça, has had little prominence, is aware of the potential he possesses and believes that he can overcome the situation he is going through in the Blaugrana team.
Likewise, since his consolidation in the first team during the 2021/22 season, Araujo has remained one of the most reliable defenders who have been in the Blaugrana entity in recent years.
Similarly, despite his current lack of relevance, according to recent rumors, the '4' would also know that they value him very much at the club, but they could not assure him that he is 'untouchable' or much less greater prominence.
Only a great offer could make Ronald Araujo change his mind
In the sports management of Barça they know perfectly well that the player has a lot of market, and a possible departure would only be evaluated if a dizzying offer arrives at the Culé offices.
In this context, the rumors also point out that Barcelona would study proposals for the 26-year-old player if the figures reach 40 million euros, although initially it was commented that Barça would only accept between 60 and 65 'kilos' for the Uruguayan.
In the Catalan team they want to continue making money, although this would not be an indication that they are going to give away a player of the class of Ronald Araujo, who can play both as a first central defender and as a second defender, in addition to being able to cover the right back area.
Among the clubs that would have probed the situation of the defender are Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Juventus; the latter is the one that most clearly left, apparently, its intentions to want to get the services of the Uruguayan. However, so far none would be close to presenting an offer, for now.
Hansi Flick wants him on the team
In this sense, the coach would prefer to continue counting on the player. Similarly, the player would like to continue wearing the Barcelona shirt, but the transfer market will be long and the club would open the door if it were strictly necessary to comply with Financial Fair Play.
Likewise, Ronald Araujo would be more than comfortable in the city of Barcelona, and thinks that he can be important in the team. However, he would not be interested in refusing a departure if the Blaugrana entity so merits it. Therefore, everything is in the hands of Barça.