United returns for Araujo: 'Bomb' transfer?

Manchester United is looking to take advantage of the situation with Ronald Araujo ahead of the next summer market. Amid the criticism the 'charrúa' received for his discreet performance in the return of the 'semis' of the Champions League against Inter Milan (4-3), in England the FC Barcelona captain is once again rumored as a possible reinforcement for the 'red devils'.

The latest information indicates the interest of 'Man U' in putting up to 80 million euros for Araujo in the next transfer window. The '4' azulgrana renewed in January until 2031, keeping its termination clause of 1,000 million euros intact.

However, the starting price of the 26-year-old defender will be lower during the first days of July. And it is that Ronald could agree to leave Barça for around 65 'kilos' as long as he agrees to negotiate with another club during the month of June.

In principle, the Rivera native has made it clear his desire to stay in Barcelona for a long time, but he does not completely close the door to his departure this 2025 after a semester in which he has not managed to regain the starting position with Hansi Flick's team.

Barça leaves Ronald Araujo's future in his hands

For the moment, Araujo has a couple of goals and assists in 22 appearances (1,445 minutes) with Barça this season. Although he started in 15 games (5 of them in the Champions League), his level is still not on par with that of Iñigo Martínez and Pau Cubarsí, untouchables in the azulgrana eleven throughout the season.

Beyond that, the club and the coaching staff maintain their confidence in him, so Barcelona will only listen to offers for a possible transfer if the defender expresses the desire to leave. In addition to United, Bayern Munich and Juventus are still very attentive to his future, after several markets trying to sign him.

For the azulgrana team, a high transfer (in the order of 80 million) would be vital to balance accounts ahead of the next summer market, where for the moment it is still exceeded in its salary margin and without enough 'Fair Play' to incorporate or renew players.

In any case, Ronald will have enough time at the end of 24/25 to decide what is best for his future. Stay in Catalunya to try to recover his best version next season or change of scenery after seven years in a club where he is still one of the references and leaders of the squad.

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