A key player for Barcelona and one of the team’s stars has informed his close teammates in the locker room that his exit from the club is unavoidable!

Barcelona is currently leading La Liga with 51 points, edging out their longtime rivals, Real Madrid, on goal difference. As the club aims to remain competitive in the title race, the management is focused on strengthening the squad in the upcoming summer transfer window while also preparing for the departure of certain players.

One of Barcelona’s key defenders, Ronald Araujo, is at the center of growing uncertainty regarding his future at the club. According to reports from the Spanish outlet El Nacional, despite having renewed his contract earlier, Araujo’s situation has shifted unexpectedly.

In January, he was on the verge of transferring to Juventus, but circumstances changed when Inigo Martinez suffered an injury during the Spanish Super Cup final against Real Madrid. This forced Barcelona’s head coach, Hans-Dieter Flick, to rely on Araujo, effectively halting negotiations with the Italian club.

Initially, expectations were that Araujo would move to Juventus, where Thiago Motta’s side had shown strong interest. However, his impressive performances in the aftermath of Martinez’s injury prompted Barcelona to reconsider their stance. The club offered to extend his contract, which is currently set to expire in 2026. Despite this, Araujo’s standing in the squad has diminished over time due to inconsistent displays.

He has gradually lost his spot in the starting eleven, with Flick preferring a central defensive pairing of Martinez and young Pau Cubarsi. Additionally, Eric Garcia has surpassed Araujo in the pecking order, further complicating his future at the club.

Given these developments, Barcelona’s management, led by Joan Laporta and Deco, is now open to selling Araujo in the summer transfer window.

The club believes they can secure a significant transfer fee for the Uruguayan defender, potentially reaching 80 million euros. While Araujo had initially hoped to solidify his position at the club, the lack of assurances regarding his role has made him reconsider his future.

Reports suggest that Araujo has already informed his close friends that his departure from Barcelona is likely. While Juventus remains a strong contender for his signature, other European giants, including Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich, have also expressed interest.

Unless Barcelona provides him with a more significant role in the squad, Araujo appears set to leave the Camp Nou in search of better opportunities elsewhere.