Barcelona star’s €1 billion release clause restored after deadline passes

Though there are nonetheless numerous days left within the present summer time switch market, the FC Barcelona crew that can take to the sphere for the following season is regularly taking form.

The Catalans have already added the goalkeeper Joan Garcia to their squad, and in addition just lately closed the signing of the teenager Roony Bardghji.

Alternatively, the way forward for one among their gamers that was beforehand considerably unsure is now additionally extra pronounced. That is none apart from the defender Ronald Araujo.

Ronald Araujo has his launch clause again at €1 billion

In his final renewal with Barcelona, it was determined that the Uruguayan centre-back’s launch clause would lower from €1 billion to €60 million from 1st to fifteenth July.

As SPORT has famous, this window is now already previous, and the defender’s launch clause is now as soon as once more standing at €1 billion. Consequently, Araujo’s continuity on the Catalan membership is now virtually assured.

After some doubts about his future and position on the membership, the centre-back is now additionally changing into clearer about his future on the Blaugrana membership.

In reality, his position could be enhanced even additional, as he can turn out to be the primary captain if Ter Stegen leaves. The participant himself is eager to return to his finest degree after a forgettable final season.

Andreas Christensen now the more than likely centre-back to depart Barcelona

In the meantime, Barcelona are additionally clear that they wish to offload at the least one centre-back. With Inigo Martinez and Pau Cubarsi mounted starters for Hansi Flick, Eric Garcia additionally making himself a key a part of the squad, and Araujo’s launch clause additionally again to an unaffordable degree, Andreas Christensen stays the more than likely candidate for a departure.

The Dane’s contract is expiring subsequent yr, and this can additional push Barcelona for his departure this summer time. For now, it stays to be seen the place he’ll play subsequent season, however Ronald Araujo appears to have already secured his place in Hansi Flick’s squad for the following season.