Barcelona have returned dwelling from Saudi Arabia on a wave of euphoria following their Spanish Supercup win over Real Madrid, however one of many major architects of their first title beneath Hansi Flick could possibly be on the best way out. Ronald Araujo’s contract state of affairs has left the Uruguayan and Barcelona at an deadlock.
As Juventus weigh up submitting an improved provide for Araujo, Barcelona have scheduled a gathering with Araujo and his brokers for this week. Sporting Director Deco is anticipated to open the door to an exit if Araujo declares his intention to depart the membership.
The Supercup might alter Barcelona’s perspective although. Araujo for his half was effusive in his celebrations in Jeddah, and was proven loads of love by his teammates. If, as anticipated, Inigo Martinez is dominated out for the following 5 weeks, that can depart Barcelona far more short-handed on the again, with Andreas Christensen nonetheless some weeks off with the ability to play 90 minutes each three days.
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Which results in the second assembly deliberate for Deco, with Hansi Flick and his teaching workers. The German supervisor is anticipated to argue for retaining Araujo on the membership to be able to hold them within the hunt for titles. Araujo is forward of Eric Garcia within the pecking order, and if he have been as much as Flick, Garcia would depart earlier than Araujo, as per AS Diary.
The conditioning issue stays Araujo’s contract. Barcelona have to contemplate whether or not they can comply with a brand new cope with Araujo, and if not, how a lot it should harm its worth available in the market if they don’t promote him now. On the opposite hand, shedding Araujo might steal their prize cash and challenges for trophies, which might even be expensive.