In a surprising turn of events, Ronald Araujo has reportedly told his Barcelona teammates that he wants to leave the club “as soon as possible.” Juventus, facing a defensive crisis after the injuries to Bremer and Juan Cabal, have set their sights on the Uruguayan centre-back as a potential solution.
The Serie A giants made a formal approach for Araujo earlier this month, offering a deal to Barcelona, but the Blaugrana rejected the bid. They have set a hefty €70 million price tag on the 25-year-old, far beyond Juventus’ current financial capacity. Despite this, Juventus are determined to bolster their defense and are willing to negotiate, knowing Araujo’s contract is set to expire in the summer of 2026.
Barcelona, while reluctant to part ways with Araujo, may have no choice but to consider a sale as he approaches the final year of his contract. The player himself is reportedly eager for a move, leaving Barcelona management in a tough spot. If Juventus can hold off until the summer transfer window, they could secure a much lower transfer fee due to Araujo’s contract situation.
This development has raised questions about Barcelona’s plans for the future and whether Juventus can land their target at a more affordable price. Will Araujo make the move to Juventus, or will Barcelona manage to keep him for the long haul?
Stay tuned for updates on this developing transfer saga!
