While they are focused on solving their Financial Fair Play issues, Barcelona may lose a crucial defender – Ronald Araujo. Even though the Uruguayan’s role at Barca was significant under Xavi, his severe hamstring injury forced the new boss, Hansi Flick, to get used to his absence.It‘s official: Barca cannot register OlmoEven though Araujo’s contract expires in June 2026, Barca’s excellent performances without him made the club consider his eventual sale. The first side to stand in line for the centre-back was Juventus, to which the 25-year-old, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, even said “yes,” although the Catalans denied the claims.🚨🚨🌕| BREAKING: Arsenal are interested in signing Ronald Araujo. In addition, Juventus also have him on the top of their list of priorities.Both teams have started working on the operation. @mundodeportivo 🇺🇾 pic.twitter.com/0IOyYzwL3c— Managing Barça (@ManagingBarca) January 8, 2025 Still, Barcelona’s reaction was not harsh enough, leaving enough room for speculation that they wouldn’t mind selling Araujo, especially considering their financial situation. The lack of a “categorical denial” obviously encouraged other clubs to enter the race for the defender, as Mundo Deportivo claims Arsenal want him, too.Lewa doesn’t like your eggs – you’re fired!Four days ago, in the Copa del Rey round of 32 against the fourth-tier side Barbastro, Araujo made his first appearance this season, given that he played his last game back in July, representing Uruguay at Copa America. Additionally, Flick found a perfect defensive combination, pairing up the young Pau Cubarsi and the experienced Inigo Martinez, which he would hardly spoil by adding Araujo. Therefore, his departure is pretty realistic at the moment.SPAIN SUPER CUPSemifinalsWednesday22.00: (4.40) Ath.Bilbao (3.70) Barcelona (1.90)Thursday22.00: (1.40) Real Madrid (5.00) Mallorca (9.00)***odds are subject to change***
