RONALD ARAUJO is reportedly aware of Manchester United and Chelsea’s transfer interest with his deal at Barcelona creeping nearer to the final year.
The 22-year-old has improved massively this season and keeping him in Catalonia is seen as essential.
But according to Marca, with his deal set to expire in the summer of 2023, Barca are yet to meet his expectations, drawing attention from a host of top clubs.
Premier League giants Man Utd and Chelsea are two clubs believed to be tracking Araujo’s contract situation.
Araujo is also aware of the lengths both clubs are willing to go to secure his signature.
LaLiga leaders Real Madrid are also keeping an eye on the Uruguayan, who recently played against them with two screws in his fractured hand.
Hardman Araujo played all 120 minutes of the Spanish Super Cup semi-final, but was unable to help fire Barca into the final.
Super sub Federico Valverde scored the winner in the 98th minute to set up a match with Athletic Club, which they won 2-0 on Sunday.
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After the defeat, Araujo posted on Instagram: “Proud of my team. This continues – the positive results will come.”
Fans flooded the comments section to thank the defender, with one comparing him to legendary Barca captain Carles Puyol.
One said: “You are a Puyol! Thank you Araujo.”
Another said: “You are the player I want in my team who kills himself for his colours.
“Thank you for being our centre-back and please renew you are the pillar of this defence and of the future.”
