FC Barcelona announced the extension of Ronald Araujo on Thursday – despite persistent rumors from Italy.
Ronald Araujo will stay at FC Barcelona even longer. This was announced by the Catalans on Thursday. The 25-year-old signed a contract until June 30, 2031, thus extending his stay by five years. A clear signal from the club and the player.
Until recently, there were rumors of a possible transfer of the Uruguayan to Juventus Turin. But instead, after numerous positive discussions, sports director Deco and Araujo agreed to extend the contract, which was already valid until 2026.
The defender joined the Catalans from Uruguayan first division club Boston River in 2018 and has not had an easy time of it in recent months. The 25-year-old has been out of action for his club since July with a thigh injury and consequently lost his place in the starting lineup. He only made his comeback in the starting lineup in December, providing an assist in the 4-0 Copa del Rey win against Barbastro.
Starting lineup in the last two games
In the last two games against Getafe (1-1) and the wild 5-4 win in the Champions League at Benfica Lisbon, Araujo was in the starting lineup for Barcelona and also played 90 minutes. A good sign for the defender, who is on the right track to reclaim his starting place. In any case, with this long-term contract, the 25-year-old has made a clear statement in favor of Catalonia.
