Barcelona has summoned the representative of Ronald Araujo to a meeting in the coming days with the aim of negotiating a new contract for the Uruguayan defender that includes a salary improvement, an increase in both the contract years and the release clause for the player, which is currently worth 200 million euros.
Araujo will terminate his contract on June 30, 2023 and his renewal, after his excellent performance, is a priority for the club. The contacts between Barcelona's sports department and the player's agent, Eduardo Kringar, took place weeks ago and in the coming days there will be a face-to-face meeting. The player wants to stay in Barcelona, but he wants to be recognized and appreciated for the performance he gives Barcelona.
They know at the club that they must reward his outstanding performance. They appreciate his commitment so much, for example, last Wednesday, he played the semi-finals of the Super Cup just five days after he underwent surgery for two broken fingers on his right hand.
And they explained in Barcelona that he will have a renewal offer according to everything he presents and what he can offer, because he is only 22 years old and they know that he can be a central defender that represents a new era in the club.
Although the topic has not yet been addressed, they at Barcelona are optimistic about his continuity because they know the player's appreciation for the club and because he is grateful for the opportunity Barcelona gave him when he brought him to Europe from Uruguay for 1.7 million euros that could become 5 million by adding variables.
They also made it clear that they know Real Madrid have shown an interest in obstructing negotiations by speaking of their interest in Araujo, but they are very calm in this regard. They know he will not be tempted by Florentino Perez.
Another thing completely different is the interest shown by the important clubs for the Uruguayan central defender. He is a defender who, due to his physical strength, is well suited to football in England, where there is also a lot of money. They know in Barcelona that they will have to pay an exorbitant amount, but they are optimistic about Araujo's continuity.
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