"Until the final moments of the summer transfer window, Ronald Araujo's name was dominating the headlines. The Uruguayan defender's future remained uncertain because of a special €60 million release clause that was active until mid-July. For a player of his calibre, age, and experience, that figure was more than attainable for several top European clubs, and that sparked serious concern within Barcelona."
"It was a gesture of trust from Flick, and Araujo repaid it with a solid showing. He partnered Eric Garcia in central defence while Pau Cubarsi was rested. The stats reflected his control and composure as Araujo won 4 out of 4 aerial duels, 4 out of 7 ground duels, and maintained a 93% pass accuracy (including 11 out of 12 successful passes in the opponent's half)."
Ronald Araujo nearly left Barcelona because of a €60m release clause but chose to stay. His starting spot under Hansi Flick was not guaranteed until Inigo Martinez departed, opening a central-defence role. Early performances were rusty, but recent displays have improved. A standout match against Elche saw Araujo wear the captain's armband and produce strong defensive statistics, including winning aerial and ground duels and 93% pass accuracy. Flick intends to give him consistent minutes, likely starting him in the Champions League against Club Brugge to build momentum before the international break and upcoming La Liga fixtures.
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