Recent reports suggest that Inter Milan is showing interest in Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo, particularly as doubts emerge regarding a potential deal for Alessandro Bastoni. After several seasons of speculation surrounding his future, captain Ronald Araujo’s situation is becoming a talking point, especially following another year where he did not secure a regular starting position.
The latest information indicates that Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has put a halt to talks concerning Bastoni. Sporting Director Deco had reportedly reached an agreement with the Italian international and had an approximate valuation in mind for negotiations with Inter. However, Flick is said to have reservations about Bastoni’s suitability for his tactical system.
Inter Monitoring Ronald Araujo This Summer
According to Corriere dello Sport (via Sport), Inter Milan is actively observing Araujo’s situation as a primary option to strengthen their defense this summer. It remains unclear whether Inter would consider including Araujo in a potential deal for Bastoni if Flick were to give his approval. Meanwhile, another player on Barcelona’s target list, Luka Vuskovic, is also on Inter’s radar.
Araujo Reluctant to Leave Barcelona
Despite this interest, Araujo has so far expressed no desire to depart from Barcelona. Flick is scheduled to meet with Araujo to discuss his future. The Uruguayan international has stated his happiness at Camp Nou and remains under contract until 2030. Nevertheless, Deco is likely aware that Araujo is one of the club’s higher earners and has seen limited playing time in the latter half of the season, even after recovering from a period of absence due to mental health concerns.
The 27-year-old defender has struggled to gain Flick’s confidence. Although he has made 37 appearances this year, scoring four goals, his total playing time is only 1,570 minutes. Of these appearances, only 15 were starts, and he was clearly behind Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, and Gerard Martin in the defensive pecking order.
English Translation
Inter Milan is reportedly monitoring Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo amid growing doubts surrounding the potential transfer of Alessandro Bastoni. After multiple seasons of speculation about his future, captain Ronald Araujo is emerging as a talking point following another year without a regular starting role. The latest news suggests that Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has frozen talks for Bastoni. Sporting Director Deco had agreed terms with the Italian international and had a rough price tag for negotiations with Inter, but Flick reportedly has doubts about his fit within his system.
Inter Monitoring Ronald Araujo This Summer
According to Corriere dello Sport (via Sport), Inter is also keeping an eye on Araujo’s situation as one of their main options to bolster their defense this summer. It is not clear whether Inter would consider including him in a deal for Bastoni if Flick gives the green light. On the other hand, another Barcelona target, Luka Vuskovic, is also on their agenda.
Araujo Reluctant to Leave Barcelona
However, Araujo has shown no inclination to leave the club thus far. Flick is set to meet with Araujo to discuss his future. The Uruguayan has expressed his contentment at Camp Nou and is still under contract until 2030. Nonetheless, Deco will undoubtedly be mindful that Araujo is among the club’s higher earners and has barely featured in the second half of the season, even after his recovery from a mental health break.
The 27-year-old has struggled to earn Flick’s trust. While he has appeared 37 times this year, scoring four goals, he has only accumulated 1,570 minutes of playing time. Just 15 of these appearances were starts, and he was clearly ranked behind Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, and Gerard Martin in the pecking order.
