A second wind saved face for FC Barcelona in their match against Real Sociedad, which resulted in a 1-0 victory for FC Barcelona. However, Real Sociedad had one man in particular to thank for their triumph, and that man was Ronald Araujo.

Araujo made a late run and cannoned into the opposition box with a header to score the game-winning goal off of a feed from Gundogan. This ensured that Barcelona kept all three points despite playing against the grain for the bulk of the game and having their backs pressed against the walls for the majority of the contest.

After a disheartening loss in the Clasico, the Uruguayan’s leadership talents were on full show as his team, the Blaugranes, were able to redeem themselves thanks to a goal scored in a crucial moment. Despite having to suffer at the back, he led his team to victory.

Activation of the renewal strategy

Now, it has been reported by SPORT that Barcelona will begin negotiations with Araujo to extend his current deal, which is set to expire in 2026, at the beginning of 2024.

Araujo extended his contract in April 2022, making it valid until June 2026 and including a clause for one billion euros. If the center back lives up to the terms of the contract that he signed, he will continue to play for Culé until he is 27 years old.

In spite of this, Barcelona is eager to give a new contract that will tie him down to the Catalan club for a much longer period of time in the hopes of extending his stay there.

2019 marked his arrival from CA Boston River, and he started his professional career in the reserves, where he played a total of 44 games. After getting some playing time with the first team during the 2020–2021 season, he joined the senior squad for good at the start of the next year.

Since that time, his work in the center of the defense has been flawless, and he continues to garner an increasing amount of importance.

the value that Araujo brings to Barcelona

Araujo has earned a well-deserved reputation for his leadership skills, and his unrivaled passion for the crest makes him an extremely valuable asset to have. In spite of the fact that he was hurt for a significant chunk of the match against La Real, he still managed to find a way to lead his team to victory.

Considering that the defensive brick outhouse has become one of the most dominant center backs in the world, Barcelona’s decision to keep him on the team will ensure that the team’s defense is in good hands for many years to come.