Barcelona €70m defender has his future ‘in his own hands’, facing stiff competition | OneFootball

Ronald Araujo’s future at Barcelona has taken an interesting turn, with his fate now entirely in his hands.

Journalist Adrian Sanchez has told Barça Universal that the player holds the key to his own future at the club, with the possibility of renewing his contract still on the table.

If he chooses to stay, a contract extension could be on the horizon. However, there are factors that have complicated the situation.

During the recent summer transfer window, Araujo was reportedly open to the idea of leaving Barcelona. Things shifted drastically after he returned from international duty with a long-term injury.

Barcelona and Araujo are in a difficult situation

His performances last season did not impress many, and the rise of young talent Pau Cubarsi has added another layer of complexity.

Ronald Araujo was open to leaving in the summer. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Barcelona’s initial stance was to treat Araujo as a potentially dispensable player, but the defender’s on-field contributions, combined with Cubarsi’s emergence, have left the club in a difficult position.

Currently, Araujo has not agreed to a contract extension, and this has created some tension. Barcelona are now keen to avoid the risk of losing him for free, which has prompted them to issue an ultimatum to the player.

Barcelona have sent an ultimatum

If Araujo does not commit to extending his current deal, the club is prepared to take action. Araujo could be put up for sale by the end of the season if he does not respond positively to Barcelona’s demand.

The club has made it clear that they are not willing to wait indefinitely. They would rather secure a transfer fee for Araujo than face the risk of him leaving without any compensation.

This situation leaves the defender in a delicate position, as the decisions he makes could have a major impact on his future at the club.

The upcoming months will be critical in determining whether Araujo will remain a part of Barcelona or whether the club will look to move him on for a fee.

Player valuation in the title obtained from transfermarkt.com on the date of publication