Barcelona defender's future uncertain amid growing frustration over lack of minutes | Barca Universal

"Among the massive changes to the starting XI on the night was the debut of Alvaro Cortes at centre-back alongside Pau Cubarsi, and the youngster left the field with a performance to remember. Roony Bardghji, Marcus Rashford, Marc Casado, Marc Bernal, Wojciech Szczesny and Jules Kounde all earned starts on the night, but one player who did not play a single minute once again was Ronald Araujo."

"As reported by AS, Araujo's future at Barcelona is once again in doubt, as a part of his close circle admits that the player feels he deserves more minutes. Araujo discussed his future at the club and a potential departure in recent meetings with the likes of Raphinha and Lamine Yamal and expressed how he feels he deserves more chances as Gerard Martin, Eric Garcia and Cubarsi are all ahead of him on the pecking order."

"The Uruguayan star's role in the team has declined steeply in recent times, especially after the mid-season hiatus he took to get a mental reset. Flick is pleased with the player's contributions as a captain and considers him an example, but Araujo is unhappy with his lack of minutes. It thus remains to be seen what comes of Araujo's future in the summer transfer window, especially given how he is expected to be a starter for Uruguay in the FIFA World Cup."

"Interest beckons from the Premier League, but a part of the player's heart lies in Catalonia, and a departure will not be easy for him on a personal level."

Hansi Flick made major changes for the match against Deportivo Alaves, including Alvaro Cortes’ debut at centre-back alongside Pau Cubarsi. Several players earned starts, while Ronald Araujo did not play a single minute again. Araujo’s future at Barcelona is in doubt, with his close circle saying he believes he deserves more minutes. Recent meetings included Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, and Araujo expressed that he feels he should get more chances because Gerard Martin, Eric Garcia, and Cubarsi are ahead of him. His role has declined sharply, especially after a mid-season mental reset. Flick values him as a captain, but Araujo is unhappy with his lack of playing time. A summer transfer remains possible, with Premier League interest and personal ties to Catalonia, and he is expected to start for Uruguay at the FIFA World Cup.

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