Renewal imminent: Barcelona youngster moves to posh neighbourhood in the city

It is apparent that Barcelona are closing in on the extension of Ronald Araujo. The defender has an excellent relationship with coach Xavi Hernandez and appears to be determined to continue his career at Camp Nou.

Araujo’s current deal at the club expires at the end of next season, with the defender currently earning around €1 million per season despite being one of the mainstays in the Barça defence.

His status in the team could soon change, however, with the club prepared to significantly raise his salary. Although the Uruguayan international has received much more lucrative offers from Premier League clubs, he is ready to commit his future at Barça.

In light of his imminent contract extension, sources have told Barça Universal that Araujo appears to have moved to a posh neighbourhood in the city and live in the same building as Frenkie de Jong.

Araujo’s girlfriend Abi Olivera had started her preparations for the shift yesterday, as the two look forward to living with de Jong and his partner Mikky Kiemeney.

Since making his breakthrough under Ronald Koeman, the 23-year-old has racked up 74 competitive appearances for Barcelona.

The Uruguayan was a bit unhappy with the club’s pursuit of Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger, but it seems the youngster has been assured of his prominent place in Xavi’s plans. The defender is more than prepared to fight for his team, in any case.

His rapid development, after all, could be essential in Barcelona’s hopes of completing a seamless transition in the defensive unit, as the club look to move on from veteran stars such as Dani Alves, Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba in the coming years.