Ronald Araujo has extended his contract with Barcelona until 2026, pledging his future to the club.
The Uruguayan international has established himself as one of Barça's most essential players, starting with Gerard Pique in central defense ahead of Clement Lenglet and Samuel Umtiti.
With his previous contract set to end in 2023, Araujo had been linked with a move away from Catalonia. Manchester United and Liverpool were rumored to be interested in signing the defender, but Barça has now announced that fresh terms have been reached.
The following is a quote from the club's statement: "The player Ronald Araujo and FC Barcelona have agreed to extend his contract until June 30, 2026. The buyout clause is set at €1 billion."
In recent months, Barcelona has been pursuing new contracts for some of their younger players. Ansu Fati and Pedri, both teenagers, have long-term contracts with the club, and the club expects to do additional business before the season is over.
Understands in 90 minutes Before the season concludes, Xavi's side hopes to finalize a new contract for midfield prodigy Gavi. The 17-year-old has had a breakout season for both club and country, making regular appearances at Camp Nou and making his Spain debut.
They'll be bolstered even further by certain summer recruits. Andreas Christensen, a free agent from Chelsea, is expected to join. Cesar Azpilicueta has also been linked with a move to Barça, despite the fact that the Spaniard's contract was recently extended for another year by the Blues.
Barça's form has dipped recently, with the Catalan club losing two of their previous three La Liga games. However, they are still in second place heading of their match against Mallorca on Sunday.