Barcelona have agreed a new contract with Ronald Araujo.
That’s according to Fabrizio Romano, who asserts that the Uruguayan centre-back will sign a deal until 2026 on Friday.
The release clause in the contract is understood to be €1bn.
Araujo’s deal had been set to expire in the summer of 2023 and the 23-year-old was among the lowest-earning members of the first team. This didn’t reflect his immense importance.
Several Premier League clubs have been connected with serious interest in Araujo and for a while it appeared to be up in the air as to whether Barcelona would be able to agree a renewal.
But now they have in a much-needed boost to La Blaugrana.
Araujo has proven himself to be a pillar of Xavi Hernandez’s defence at Camp Nou and has been their most consistent centre-back this season. Still so young, Araujo has incredible potential.
Araujo has earned nine caps for the Uruguayan national team.
Ronald Araújo will sign his new contract with Barcelona until June 2026 this Friday. Deal completed as expected. 🔵🔴 #FCB
Release clause for €1b will be included in the new contract. pic.twitter.com/DwnfHJpkJt
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 26, 2022