While Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo is still talking to the club about the possibility of renewal, rumors about his future are growing. Recently, sensational news is thought to have set in motion all the leaders of the Catalan club. The player's agent, Edmundo Kabchi had a meeting with the Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola.
Kabachi, who is also the owner of the Albacete club, is one of the biggest football agents in Latin America. He was the main person who took care of the transfer of Araujo to the Catalans, but now it seems that he has in mind another plan for the future of the defender.
The Uruguayan is currently one of the lowest paid players in Barcelona, despite his very important role in the coaching staff. Xavi. His contract with the Spaniards expires next year and Ronald claims to have the same salary as Ferran, Pedri or Ansu Fati, ie around 6 million euros per year. This has been the reason why Araujo has rejected the club's first proposal for renovation.
Regarding Guardiola's meeting with the player's agent, a photo of the two during the meeting was also circulated on the network. This is thought to have been not accidental, but a clear message to Barcelona. The Catalans have to come up with a much better proposal if they want to keep their defensive goalkeeper on the team, and in the years to come.
According to Marca in Spain, there is a huge gap between what Araujo is looking for, and what the club can offer. For this reason Barcelona is preparing for his possible departure, pursuing other alternatives for the defense department. One of them is Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta, who could come at zero cost to the Camp Nou this summer.
