Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, recently affirmed the club’s steadfast decision not to entertain any offers for their talented center-back, Ronald Araujo. The 24-year-old player had garnered attention from both Manchester United and Bayern Munich in light of Barcelona’s well-known financial difficulties. Despite these challenges, a report from 90min revealed earlier this month that Araujo has no intentions of leaving the club.
Barcelona’s 4-2 victory over Real Betis
Deco reiterated this stance after Barcelona’s 4-2 victory over Real Betis, emphasizing Araujo’s significance as a key player for both the present and future of the team. Deco expressed the club’s commitment to keeping Araujo happy, stating that there is no consideration for selling him, and highlighted the player’s dedication and passion.
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While ruling out Araujo’s departure, Deco acknowledged Barcelona’s ongoing struggle with Financial Fair Play, preventing them from making new player signings. He noted that this challenge is shared by many teams in La Liga but affirmed the club’s continued efforts despite the limitations.
On a related note, Bayern Munich has already secured Eric Dier as emergency defensive cover, but Manchester United is expected to postpone any significant acquisition of a new defender until the summer transfer window. This decision aligns with the finalization of INEOS’ share purchase and the establishment of the club’s new recruitment team.
Looking ahead to the summer, a potential pursuit of Araujo by Manchester United may be on the horizon. However, if the player remains unwilling to leave Camp Nou, the club is anticipated to act swiftly to avoid a prolonged pursuit similar to the one experienced with Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong, which ultimately ended without success.
In conclusion, Barcelona remains firm in retaining Araujo, navigating financial challenges while actively working towards their future goals.
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