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Ronald Araujo edges towards Barcelona stay as €60m release clause nears expiry despite Deco hinting at summer sale

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Vissel Kobe

Barcelona

<p>As per <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20251008/1002496322/araujo-ecuador-periodo-salida-cuesta-60-millones.html" target="_blank"><em>Mundo Deportivo</em></a>, Araujo has entered the final stretch of a 15-day window during which clubs could trigger his €60m exit clause. This clause, agreed upon during his contract extension last January, expires on July 15.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>With no concrete offers made and Araujo already preparing for Barcelona’s preseason, signs strongly suggest he will stay at Camp Nou. While sporting director Deco admitted that a centre-back may need to be sold, his recent comments implied that Araujo is not the one on the chopping block. Instead, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/andreas-christensen-refuses-leave-barcelona-desire-offload-ex-chelsea-star-room-new-signings/blt07cc5e4807b0188e" target="_blank">Andreas Christensen is believed to be the more likely departure</a>.</p><p>Araujo, 26, is under contract until 2031. He has returned early and maintained his own training program, showing strong intent to compete for a starting spot, especially with Inigo Martínez and Pau Cubarsi also vying for places.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Araujo <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ronald-araujo-stays-barcelona-juventus-transfer-contract-extension/blt4d4bdd701e980ce1" target="_blank">signed his contract renewal with the Catalan giants right after winning the Supercopa de Espana in January</a>. During negotiations, a clause allowing a potential summer exit was included as a gesture of goodwill. His extension was viewed as a crucial step in securing the club’s defensive future. The Uruguayan has previously attracted strong interest from Juventus and several Premier League clubs.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>With medical tests scheduled for July 13 and the release clause window closing on July 15, Araujo is expected to officially continue with Barcelona heading into the new season. Unless a surprise offer is triggered in the final days, the focus will shift to Christensen as the possible centre-back sale.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ARAUJO?

Ronald Araujo edges towards Barcelona stay as €60m release clause nears expiry despite Deco hinting at summer sale | Goal.com

Ronald Araujo is preparing for Barcelona preseason and looks set to stay, despite a €60 million (£50m/$69m) release clause that’s nearing expiry.

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