Bayern Munich will not launch the offensive to sign Ronald Araujo from Barcelona in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet SPORT, Ronald Araujo has been the subject of interest from Bayern Munich. But the Bundesliga champions are no longer pursuing his signature heading into the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, the 25-year-old has also been a target for Manchester United.
The Rise and Rise of Ronald Araujo
Ronald Araujo has been one of the best defenders in the world in the last few seasons. The Uruguayan international had to be patient before establishing a foothold in the first-team squad at the Catalan club. But he has not looked back since becoming a regular at the back for the Blaugrana.
Now one of the four club captains, he has gone from strength to strength in Catalonia. The 25-year-old has turned out 31 times across all competitions thus far this season, chipping in with a goal. Meanwhile, Araujo’s progress at FC Barcelona has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs.
Recent reports have linked Araujo with many Premier League bigwigs, including Manchester United. But recent reports have heavily linked the former Boston River centre-back with a move to Bayern Munich. However, a move to the Allianz Arena will not see the light of day.
Will Araujo Leave Barcelona?
Bayern Munich recently contacted Ronald Araujo over a possible move in the summer transfer window. With Kim Min-jae not setting the stage alight and Matthijs de Ligt not being in Thomas Tuchel’s long-term plans, it behoves Bayern Munich to invest in a centre-back. The Barcelona defender has thus emerged as a target for Die Roten.
But a move for Araujo will not materialise, with Bayern Munich moving away from a summer move. That should open up breathing room for Manchester United as they look to secure his services in the summer transfer window. With Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire facing an uncertain future at Old Trafford, Manchester can do with a centre-back.
Meanwhile, Barcelona might have a good chance of keeping hold of Araujo, with Manchester United not necessarily an attractive destination. He also wants to continue his stint with Barcelona. It will be interesting to see if the Red Devils turn the player’s head in the summer transfer window.
