During Barca’s winter transfer window duration everyone was talking about what would happen with Ronald Araujo. It looked like he might leave, and he almost went to Juventus. But then he talked with Deco, Barcelona’s sporting director. Deco told Araujo he’d be making a mistake if he left. He convinced Araujo to stay! So, Araujo decided to stay with Barca and signed a new contract that lasts until 2031. This is great news for Barca because it means their defense will be strong for a long time.
Deco Opens Up On Araujo’s Contract Talks
Barca’s sporting director, Deco, talked about Ronald Araujo signing a new contract. He said he didn’t actually convince Araujo to stay. Deco understands that players sometimes wonder if they’re in the right place. He said Araujo wanted to be sure Barca could still win big things. Deco gets that, saying he wouldn’t want to be at Barcelona if they weren’t trying to win championships either.
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Araujo’s Future And Barca’s Vision
Deco talked about Araujo. He said he told Araujo not to leave in January. Deco said the team would get better and win big things. Barcelona never wanted to sell Araujo. It was Araujo’s choice to stay. Deco wants players who want to win with Barcelona. People suspect that Araujo might leave later because his “get out” price is lower now. Deco was asked if Araujo will stay next year. Deco said, “I think so.” He believes the team will do well for a long time, and that Araujo wants to be a part of it.
