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Ronald Araújo training with Barcelona and a Real Madrid shield. | Camara RealMadridConfidencial
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Araújo is Looking for a Bridge Club to Swap Barça for Real Madrid

The move that has caught the attention of Florentino Pérez, which would result in the transfer of Ronald Araújo

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Didac Aguirre

One of the big absentees this season for Barcelona is Ronald Araújo . The Uruguayan center-back hasn't yet made his debut due to a serious injury he suffered last season. Given his importance, the Catalans are patiently awaiting his return, although not exactly to play again.

In an unexpected turn of events, Barcelona are looking to get the center-back out next summer. Looking to get a good fee for his departure and a space that another center-back would fill, Florentino Pérez has shown interest in the operation . The Uruguayan, after this, would be looking for a team to, after his transfer, proceed with an arrival at Real Madrid.

A soccer player in a pink vest runs on the field during a warm-up, with the crowd in the background.
Ronald Araújo during a match warm-up. | Ronald Araujo

A pillar for the defense

At 25 years old, Araújo has been established as one of Barcelona's leaders for several seasons. His 3,024 minutes played last season are a sign of his importance to the Catalans. However, with a well-established defense under Flick, the club has shown more interest in the Uruguayan's departure .

Aware of the value of the center-back, Barcelona have seen Araújo's departure as a solution to their dire financial situation. Hoping to get around 30 million euros for his departure, Florentino Pérez is looking to take advantage of this opportunity . The arrival of the Uruguayan would be a solid solution for the Merengue defense.

To achieve this transfer, a team would be sought that would act as a bridge to achieve the arrival of Ronald Araújo . Disdained by a club that he has always defended, an arrival to the merengue team would be the best way to get revenge for that.

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Hansi Flick and Joan Laporta during a conversation. | RealMadridConfidencial

Barcelona's mistakes

Ronald Araújo's departure , apart from being a surprise, would be another mistake in the long list that Barcelona has made . The team would demonstrate with this the total contempt it has for all its players, seeing in them a way to earn more money.

The opposite is true at Real Madrid , where the club values each and every one of its players. Despite always demanding the best level, the team has never made such serious mistakes as the one the Catalans made.

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