Barcelona News: Ronald Araujo is one of the best young centre-backs in the world. There is no doubt about it.
The Uruguayan international has started every game so far this season, except for one in the Champions League.
That shows how important it is for Barcelona. Given the importance of the player for Barça, a new figure shows that the feeling is mutual.
According to a report by SPORT, Araujo signed a contract extension earlier this year that lasts until 2026. He turned down more money from Premier League clubs who wanted him to leave the Spotify Camp Nou.
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The most valued defender stays at the club because he loves the Blaugrana and wants to do well with the team.
Given that it is thought that Xavi’s men trust Ronald Araujo and see him as a key part of their project, it is not surprising that this news makes the Catalans happy.
In the summer, much was said that Pep Guardiola, the former Barcelona manager, was a big fan of the Uruguayan player. So much so that the Manchester City coach was seen having dinner with Edmundo Kabchi, who is the player’s representative.
Guardiola is one of the best managers in the world and City is one of the most successful and well-run clubs in Europe. It would not have been surprising if Araujo wanted to move to the Etihad Stadium.
Ronald Araujo loves FC Barcelona
But Ronald Araujo was not attentive to such possible movements. Instead, he made a long-term commitment to Xavi’s team, which shows how much he believes in rebuilding the club.
At the same time, both the club and the Barça fans have a lot of faith in the young defender.
He is seen as the “new Carles Puyol” because of how much he loves and cares about the club, how aggressive he defends and how he leads.
It was clear to him in the last game against Elche when the entire Camp Nou crowd cheered and chanted his name. Since Araujo signed a new contract, the fans will continue to love him for a long time.
