Barcelona president names the player he wants to offer lifetime contract

Barcelona president Joan Laporta mentioned he would ideally renew Ronald Araujo’s contract for all times on the current premiere of a documentary in regards to the Uruguayan’s life and profession.

The defender has attracted switch curiosity from European giants lately, most notably from German giants Bayern Munich, although 90min understands he at present has no plans to go away Catalonia within the close to future.

Manchester United have additionally been monitoring the 25-year-old, who made his first-team debut within the 2019/20 season and is closing in on 150 appearances in all competitions for the La Liga outfit.

Talking as his membership launched their new Barça One streaming service alongside a documentary titled ‘Origins: Ronald Araujo’, Laporta insisted he needs to maintain Araujo for so long as potential.

He mentioned: “I might renew him for all times. He is a beautiful particular person. He is likely one of the finest centre-backs on the membership. I wish to spotlight his dedication to the membership. Barcelona are proud {that a} participant such as you, who defends the colors of Barcelona on this method.”

Sporting director Deco additionally lately dismissed any probability of both Araujo or midfield playmaker Frenkie de Jong leaving in the summertime.

“Nothing will occur,” he said.

“They’ve a contract and we wish to hold one of the best. And they’re one of the best. They’re footballers of the current and the long run. They’re gamers who’ve earned the suitable to be at Barca they usually have earned the respect of the followers and the membership. We wish to proceed relying on them.”

Barca‘s well-known monetary points imply a big transfer supply for a participant like Araujo might change the stance of their high-ranking officers within the coming months, although different first-team figures are reportedly being focused for summer season exits.

Jules Kounde and Raphinha are in danger of being sold, whereas injury-plagued midfielder Pedri is another star who might be moved on if a giant supply arrives.

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