Barcelona’s Deco Dismisses Ronald Araujo Exit Rumors, Addresses January Transfer Constraints

In response to recent speculations linking Ronald Araujo with a potential move to Bayern Munich in the summer, Barcelona’s Sporting Director, Deco, has firmly denied any such possibility.

“He [Araujo] is one of our key players, present and future. He has a contract, and we are not considering selling him,” Deco assured reporters. Emphasizing Araujo’s importance to the team, Deco added, “The important thing is that he is happy, and there is nothing more to talk about.”

Regarding potential January transfers, Deco clarified that Barcelona is currently unable to sign any new players due to financial constraints. “At the moment, we don’t have Fair Play [margin], and we can’t sign. We continue working,” he stated.

While there were earlier rumors linking Barcelona to midfield reinforcements, with Aleix Garcia of Girona and Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City mentioned, these speculations have cooled off amidst Barcelona’s ongoing financial struggles.

In a surprising twist, reports have emerged suggesting that Bayern Munich might test Barcelona’s resolve for Araujo by presenting a substantial €100 million offer for his signature in the upcoming summer. The article concludes by highlighting the uncertainty surrounding Barcelona’s response to such a sizable bid and how it might impact Araujo’s future at the club.