Araujo informs Barcelona players of winter departure

Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo is set to leave Barcelona this winter and has informed his teammates of his decision.

Details: According to Mundo Deportivo, Araujo has told other players that he will depart the club in January. Several factors have influenced this decision.

Firstly, the established center-back pairing of Iñigo Martínez and Pau Cubarsi, as well as Barcelona’s pursuit of Jonathan Tah. Most importantly, contract negotiations with Araujo have reached a deadlock.

Meanwhile: The Uruguayan defender has already given the green light to a move to Turin. Juventus is pushing for a loan deal until the end of the season, but Barcelona prefers to sell the player outright.

Background: Earlier reports suggested that Joan Laporta had issued specific demands to Frenkie de Jong and Araújo if they wish to remain at Barcelona.