Barcelona to extend Ronald Araujo's contract in few days

Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that

is preparing to extend his contract with

.

Barcelona intend to keep the Uruguayan defender for another four seasons at the Camp Nou, and talks will begin in the next few days to agree on the final details. He is one of the key players in Xavi's squad and looks set to play an important role in the club's future.

Over the past few days, a meeting has taken place between the player's representative and the Mateu Alemany, and both are willing to continue working together. Reports indicate that agreements have been reached and that his contract will probably be formally extended in the next few days.

Now Fabrizio Romano has confirmed this on twitter:

"The FC Barcelona prepares the formalities and the agreement of Ronald Araújo to sign his new agreement in the next days."

According to reports, his contract will be valid until 2026 and a termination clause of 1 million euros has been set for him.

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