May 24 (Bloomberg) -- Uruguayan defender Ronald
Araujo
whose future remains uncertain.
Barcelona
It is thought within the club that he is more likely to leave than stay.
Araujo's contract with Barcelona expires in 2026 and contains a release clause of up to €1 billion. Despite Barca president Laporta's desire to keep Araujo, the Barca management generally believes the player is more likely to leave the club.
Top European clubs such as Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Chelsea have shown strong interest in Araujo and are prepared to overpay for the Uruguayan defender. Barcelona had contacted Araujo's agent a few months ago to explore the possibility of a contract extension, but no progress was made.
Araujo has always been grateful to Barcelona and has had a great time at the club. However, now he may need to make a change in order to find new challenges and opportunities.
