The Barcelona star who said no to Klopp now suffers karma

Ronald Araujo has become one of the leaders of the Blaugrana team and locker room. The Uruguayan is already one of the best centre-backs in the world and an absolutely decisive footballer for the project. Barça was able to keep him a year ago because Araujo gave up a lot of money from the Premier League to stay at the Camp Nou as has always been his wish. Barça is considering rewarding him next year with a new contract extension.

Araujo is very grateful to Barça for the opportunity they gave him. He arrived as an unknown under the guidance of former sports director Ramon Planes and quickly rose to the first team, where he has proven to be the most effective defender in recent years. Even though his contract was ending, the Uruguayan gave orders not to listen to offers from those around him and closed the doors to Liverpool and Chelsea, two clubs that covered him with money to leave with the letter of freedom.

The center-back ended up renewing a year ago, making a considerable effort within Barça's salary scale. He accepted because he is very identified with the Barcelona entity and his dream is to become a legendary player here. In the locker room and within the club it is clear that in the future he will be the undisputed great captain of the team. Barça is aware that it must reward Araujo. For its performance and fidelity. The player is comfortable and has not asked for anything, but his contract ends in 2026 and it is evident that many clubs would like to have him. It will not be a question of money but of shielding a footballer who must be key in the future of the Blaugrana project. Starting next year they will talk calmly because the two parties know that they will remain united.

The Karma

After the Uruguayan rejected the offer of German coach Jürgen Klopp, he is now suffering from karma since in Barcelona's Champions League match in which they lost this Tuesday against Shakhtar, he came out with muscle discomfort and according to information generated from Spain he could be a major injury which would force him to miss several games over the following weeks.