Barça sets its price for Ronald Araujo: What it expects to earn from a possible departure of the Uruguayan

The defense of FC Barcelona is undoubtedly formed by Iñigo Martínez and Pau Cubarsí as center-backs. Under the German coach, Hansi Flick, there is no doubt about his defenders, which is why a player like Ronald Araujo, who until last season was a starter with Xavi Hernández, has taken a back seat in the current XI of Barça, and the Catalan team has already set a price due to the interest from several clubs.

The Uruguayan knows that he can succeed in the blaugrana team, but not with as much prominence (for now) as he is used to having. However, one thing is certain: Hansi Flick wants him in his sports project, despite the fact that Ronald Araujo has struggled to adapt to the high line that the German coach likes so much. At the same time, his footwork has also led him not to be one of the unquestionable players in defense.

Nevertheless, the '4' has always shown his commitment to FC Barcelona. He is also a very beloved player in the locker room, something that became evident after the Supercopa de España final won by the culés against Real Madrid (2-5) on January 12, where it was clear that both Gavi and Robert Lewandowski tried to convince him to renew with Barça.

What FC Barcelona asks to let Ronald Araujo go

In the culé sports management, they are aware that Araujo, who can also play as a right-back, is a great talent and that they can get a high sum of money from any big club in Europe that wants to acquire his services. At Can Barça, they expect a minimum offer of between 60 and 65 million euros to consider the departure of the native of Rivera.

Ronald extended his contract as a blaugrana player on January 23 until June 2031, so any team wanting the 26-year-old center-back in the summer market will have to negotiate. Furthermore, although the '4' is not having the expected prominence, when he renewed, he was excited. The previous contract would keep him as a culé until June 2026.

"I am happy to be able to renew with Barça and stay here many more years. The happiness is immense; I worked hard for this. The trust of the club in you is also noticeable, and that is important because it means you are doing things right," commented the defender.

The Uruguayan was close to leaving for Juventus, but the offers presented were not enough for Barcelona to accept. After that, an agreement was reached to extend the employment relationship.

Interest in the Uruguayan from England

From England, clubs like Manchester United have shown a great desire to have the defender among their ranks. The 'Red Devils' know that signing Araujo would be a 'bomb' signing for a team that has been heavily hit football-wise in recent seasons, and in that search for solidity in defense, they would want the culé center-back.

Another team that has followed the Uruguayan is Liverpool. The Anfield side could lose Virgil van Dijk and wants to sign a center-back with enough quality to cover the possible departure of the Dutchman at the end of the season.

Barça, the biggest beneficiary

A possible sale of Ronald Araujo, besides representing a great income, would give the club greater maneuverability to sign both a left winger and the right-back they are looking for. In the offices of Barcelona, they are already analyzing all the positive moves to continue strengthening the squad.