Barcelona are confident of securing the long-term future of Ronald Araujo, with the club expecting the defender to sign a contract extension soon. After months of uncertainty surrounding his deal, both Araujo and the club are reportedly close to reaching an agreement. The 25-year-old has become a key player in Barcelona’s defense, and his potential renewal is seen as a major priority for the club. With negotiations progressing positively, Barcelona are hopeful that Araujo will commit to a new deal that will keep him at the club for years to come.
The future of the centre-back at the Spanish club has been uncertain for a considerable period, with Manchester United and Bayern Munich reportedly keeping an eye on his circumstances. Nevertheless, according to Sport, Araujo now seems poised to extend his contract with Barcelona, as the club anticipates that he will finalize the agreement before the conclusion of the season.
Araujo’s existing contract with Barcelona is set to conclude in 2026, and the Catalan club intends to engage with his agent in the upcoming weeks to finalize an extension. New head coach Hansi Flick has expressed admiration for the 25-year-old following his observations during training, stating earlier this month: “He’s fantastic. The passes he makes are incredible.” Reports indicate that Flick’s confidence in the player has encouraged the defender to consider the prospect of extending his contract.
Araujo has played a pivotal role in the defensive lineup of Barcelona, accumulating a total of 150 appearances for the team. Unfortunately, the defender sustained a hamstring injury while representing Uruguay during the Copa America in July, necessitating surgery to address the problem. As a result, he has been sidelined for the entirety of the current season.
Before finalizing his future, Ronald Araujo will be eager to return to action as he continues his recovery from injury. Speaking about the situation, national team coach Hansi Flick reassured that there is no pressure on the defender to rush his comeback.
“He’s progressing well,” Flick said. “He’s improving and gradually increasing the intensity in training, but we won’t put pressure on him because the injury is significant. From what I can see, he’s on the right track.”
Araujo’s recovery is being closely monitored, and while his return is eagerly awaited, the priority remains ensuring he’s fully fit before making his comeback.
