Tottenham Hotspur Have Set Their Sights On This Barcelona Defender: Decent Choice For Frank? | OneFootball

In a recent report, Fichajes claimed that Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo this summer. It has been revealed that Spurs are eyeing a move to bring the Uruguayan talent this off-season.

Araujo’s Injury Concerns In Spanish Football Last Season

Araujo was sidelined for a lot of games in the previous campaign because of injury. Still, the Uruguay international put in a run of solid displays for the Catalan club on the defensive end of the field. He made 25 appearances for Barcelona last season, scoring two goals and securing two assists on all fronts.

The 26-year-old needs to overcome his recent injury concerns, so a switch to Tottenham makes sense for him at this stage of his playing career. He was tidy when distributing the ball from the back, based on his pass completion rate of 91.9% in La Liga (stats via fbref.com).

His current contract at the Nou Camp will run out in the summer of 2031. Hence, Spurs would have to launch a convincing offer if they are serious about recruiting him this off-season.

SEVILLE, SPAIN – APRIL 25: Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona speaks during press conference before the Copa del Rey Final Match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Estadio de La Cartuja on April 25, 2025 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Is Araujo A Decent Choice For Tottenham Hotspur?

Araujo is a solid tackler of the ball and can read the danger well to earn possession back for his side inside his half. He doesn’t mind clearing his lines when required and excels at playing his way out from the back.

Standing at 1.92m, the Uruguayan talent has a strong presence in the air. He is primarily a central defender but can also fill in as a right-back if asked to do so by his manager.

We can expect Araujo to add more bite and steel to Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank’s defence. He might even help the North London club compete across all competitions in the coming years.

At 26, Araujo has his best years ahead of him, which makes him a good choice for Spurs to pursue in this transfer window. However, he might need some time to settle into the high intensity of the Premier League. Still, the pros outweigh the cons of signing him, so Frank should step up his efforts to bring Araujo to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer.