He's staying? The FC Barcelona star who Joan Laporta convinced to stay longer

FC Barcelona could not afford to sign any world-class players this summer unless they are free agents or come at a low cost. Barcelona is still working to free itself from its economic crisis, and the club is looking for ways to raise funds without selling any of its key players. The club has reportedly received big offers for their key players, but FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta recently said that he plans on not selling those players. Laporta even suggested that the economic state of the club is rapidly improving, which convinces fans that he plans to keep key players and renew their contracts. Joan Laporta has reportedly been involved in renewing one FC Barcelona star in particular.

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Mundo Deportivo reports that President Laporta has personally taken over the communication between Ronald Araujo and the club. The player is closer to signing a renewal at Barça. Ronald Araujo is closer to a renewal. He hesitated in the face of Bayern's dizzying offer, but Barça redirected the situation. Regarding Araujo close to renewing his Barça contract, Laporta even intervened to make it clear that the club does not want to make money with him. Information reached the club bosses from the player's entourage that his future as a culé could be in danger.

Marca reports that Barça believes Araujo will not leave and that he will end up renewing. But nothing is certain, more so when there is an offer from Bayern Munich. Barcelona has received information through an intermediary that Bayern Munich is willing to pay $108 million for Ronald Araújo. At Barça, they don't consider selling him.

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Ronald Araujo rested early from the international break

Sport reports that Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa excluded Ronald Araujo from the Uruguayan training camp on purpose to support Barça, as he is aware that the player will have important matches with the club and does not want to risk him in friendly matches. Barcelona is very pleased with Marcelo Bielsa's gesture of resting Ronald Araujo and for understanding the importance of the following matches at the club.