Barcelona fan-favourite star attracted to the Premier League over Bundesliga – report

With Barcelona in serious financial turmoil, clubs across Europe know that they can tempt the Catalans to give up their most premium assets on a discounted price as they look to get out of this rut.

And Barça certainly do have a fair few superstars that every top club across Europe would love on their arsenal.

Lamine Yamal from the forward line, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi, Ilkay Gundogan in midfield, Andreas Christensen, Jules Kounde, Alejandro Balde, and fan-favourite Ronald Araujo from the defence.

The Uruguayan is inarguably one of the blaugranes most important player, and they have trusted as one of the four captains of the team, as well. However, his future has been pulled into question time and again, with the top dogs from Europe interested in his signature.

It was Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United in 2022 when he was going to extend his contract with the club, and now it is Bayern Munich, who are ready to pay €85 million for him, according to reports.

Thomas Tuchel is a huge fan of the player, but the move is difficult because Araujo wants to continue at Barcelona. “It’s so special to be at Barcelona and have the chance to be the captain. I’m proud, and I also feel responsible,” he said. 

And while Araujo has seemingly turned down any suggestion of joining Bayern, he is attracted by the idea of playing in the Premier League, as per a report by AS.

Barcelona must be quick with the extension

Barcelona extended Araujo’s contract in 2022 until 2026, with a €1 billion release clause. With these rumours looming, though, they must be quick with handing him another extension before manage to convince him to leave.

Araujo is expected to pen down a five-year deal that will put him at the club until 2029, at the minimum. He could well be promoted to first-choice captain within the next couple of years, as well.