Xavi wants to keep Araujo in Barcelona
Barcelona boss says that keeping Araujo is a priority for the Catalans.
contract with
Barcelonawill end in 18 months, and the Catalans’ boss has shown interest in keeping the Uruguayan center-back at Camp Nou, insisting that he is an important player for the club in the present and the future and says that the 22-year-old defender’s contract renewal is a priority for the club.
There have been multiple European giants interested in signing the young defender, and
Chelseais the most serious club looking to sign the player if an opportunity arrives.
"Of course it’s a priority. Ronald is a very important centre-back. He’s helping us a lot,"
Xavi
told reporters
.
"We are really happy with his performances. He’s a loved player in the locker room. It’s one of our priorities to extend his contract with the club and his agent.
"He is the present and future of the club."
Barcelona has been struggling with financial problems, and losing such a high-quality player in a position like their defensive line could be the worst news for the Catalans and their fans, so it is obvious that the La Liga giants will do anything to keep Araujo, who has played 24 games for the club this season.
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