Juventus would be considering the signing of Ronald Araujo in this winter market

It is no secret to anyone that Ronald Araujo is one of the great leaders in the locker room and in the sporting arena of FC Barcelona. However, his stay in the Blaugrana team has been the subject of significant debate recently, largely due to the ineffective progress of his renewal.

If we add to that the fact that the defender barely played his first match in the Barcelona jersey in the 2024-25 season against UD Barbastro, after recovering from his hamstring tendon injury in the right thigh, he currently does not have a clear role in Hansi Flick's starting defense, currently dominated by Pau Cubarsí and Iñigo Martinez. This issue has sparked a debate about the Uruguayan's continuity as a Barça player, taking into account his high market value.

Amid the uncertainty about Ronald Araujo's stay at Barcelona, new information has emerged suggesting that one of Europe's top clubs is interested in acquiring the services of the Blaugrana's 'number 4'. According to reports from the 'Gazzetta dello Sport', this club would be Juventus of Turin.

The formula Juventus would use to sign Ronald Araujo

The source mentioned asserts that the 'Vecchia Signora', troubled by defensive asset issues after Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal suffered torn ACLs in their left knees, leaving the defensive line with just two available players: Federico Gatti and Pierre Kalulu. It is rumored they are considering bringing in Ronald Araujo (as they once did with Christensen) during this winter transfer window.

The Italian newspaper states that 'Juve' would try to sign the Uruguayan center-back with a paid loan deal, taking over his entire salary, and including a compulsory buy option at a competitive market price. Due to Araujo's contractual situation (his contract expires in 2026), this approach may not be appealing to Barcelona.

However, recent statements from Ronald questioning his renewal process with Barcelona could lead the Catalan side, at least, to consider the offer from Juventus, a team that has now entered strongly into the 'race' where Manchester United and Bayern Munich may also be involved for a player who is one of the best in the world. If Araujo decides not to renew, Barça should consider selling him next summer to avoid him leaving on a free transfer.