Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have reportedly contacted Ronald Araujo over a possible move in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet SPORT, Ronald Araujo is the subject of interest from Barcelona. The Bundesliga champions have contacted the 24-year-old Barcelona mainstay over a possible move in the summer transfer window, with the Blaugrana receiving a bid worth €70 million.
The Rise and Rise of Ronald Araujo
Ronald Araujo has seen his stock skyrocket in no time. While he had to be patient after joining Barcelona from Boston River in August 2018, he has not looked back since becoming a regular in the first-team squad. Such has been the Uruguayan international’s rise that he is now one of the four official captains for Barcelona.
The 24-year-old is now a mainstay at the back for his club and country and one of the first names on the team sheet when fit and available. He has turned out 25 times thus far this term, chipping in with a goal. But Araujo’s long-term future is uncertain due to Barcelona’s never-ending financial mess.
The Catalan giants continue to be embroiled in financial uncertainties due to crumbling accounts. So, Barcelona must sell before buying new players in the summer transfer window. That has brought high-value assets into the picture, including Ronald Araujo, who has gained popularity in the transfer market, with Bayern Munich among his prospective suitors.
Bayern Munich Want Araujo
Bayern Munich’s interest in Araujo is understandable amid uncertainties surrounding the future of Matthijs de Ligt. In addition, Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-jae have blown hot and cold this season. So, it behoves Bayern Munich to invest in a top-class centre-back this summer, with the Barcelona mainstay emerging as a viable target.
SPORT has revealed that the Bundesliga champions have approached Ronald Araujo over a possible move in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, the reigning La Liga champions have received a bid worth €70 million. But widespread reports have claimed that the 24-year-old is an “untouchable” asset for Barcelona.
Meanwhile, Araujo is also a target for Manchester United heading into the summer transfer window. But with Barcelona not interested in entertaining offers for the Uruguayan international, Bayern and Manchester United must look elsewhere. And the Blaugrana should identify other high-value assets to balance the books and fund summer transfers.
